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Pecans
Students practice visualizing the meaning of one-half. In this fraction lesson, students examine pecans to see that each nut holds two halves. They complete a worksheet on which they pretend to decorate the top of a cake with the pecan...
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Finding Half-Word Problems
In this finding one-half activity, students complete a set of 10 word problems, finding one-half of given sets of objects. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Halves of Shapes
For this halves of shapes worksheet, students shade in a half of each of the nine geometric shapes drawn on the page by splitting it into two equal parts.
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Fractions: Halves and Quarters of Shapes
In this fractions-halves and quarters of shapes learning exercise, students shade in a half or a quarter of each of the 6 different shapes.
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Learning About One-Half
In this learning about one-half worksheet, students discover that two equal parts are halves. Students then color the halves of 15 shapes to show they understand the concept.
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Color One-Half
For this one-half worksheet, students color 1/2 of 5 objects/shapes. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Color One Half
In this one-half instructional activity, students color in one-half of the pictures in a set, 4 sets total. Answers are included. Worksheet gives a reference web site for additional activities.
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Coloring One Half of a Shape
In this fraction instructional activity, students examine 6 shapes that have been divided in half. Students are instructed to "colour one half" of the shape.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Fraction Parts Tenths
This lesson describes tenths and gives practices and games identifying various amounts of tenths.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Equivalent Halves: Cyberchase Games
Find thirteen ways to show one half by solving this brain teaser from Cyberchase.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: A Tale About Zeke and Zack
At this site from Scholastic you can read this tale about Zeke and Zack to learn more about splitting things in half. The activity sheet, extra challenges, and teacher's guide will help teachers make a fun and engaging lesson.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Fraction Parts Eighths
This lesson describes eighths and gives practices and games identifying various amounts of eighths. Also shows other fractions visually.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Concentration
Click on the "Cards" dropdown menu and choose "Fractions". Play concentration matching fractions, fraction words, and visual representations for fraction amounts. Pick numbers from 1 to 6 or 1 to 10. One or two can play this game.