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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Line Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bean Addition

For Teachers 1st
A hands-on activity created students use beans as manipulatives to solve addition number sentences. Requires the book, Mission Addition by Loreen Leedy.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Million Dollar Gift

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Peekikng At Public Sculpture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use the internet to investigate public examples of sculpture. They reflect upon the possibility of being a reference of lifestyles that can exist in a society. A variety of media sources serve as inspiration for the...
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Add Fractions With Number Line or Circle Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site is provided for by Visual Fractions. Add mixed numbers with like denominators using circles. Click on the "Explain" button to understand the answer.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Addition of Fractions Using a Visual Model

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use a visual model to add fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the correct sum.
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Addition of Like Fractions With Number Line Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Test your aptitude at adding fractions on a number line. Enhance your skills using this interactive math game. Immediate feedback and examples provided.
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Addition of Like Fractions With Circle Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Brush up on your fraction addition skills with this interactive game. Practice adding fractions and mixed numbers with common denominators. Don't worry! If you need a little assistance, examples and explanations are included.
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Handout
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions

For Students 5th Standards
This fifth-grade lesson teaches how to add and subtract unlike fractions using a video presentation and visual models. [7:19] Includes practice exercises.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Lines

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Rename fractions in higher terms with this interactive module. Number lines are used for fractional representations. Detailed instructions, practice opportunity, and immediate feedback provided for this concept....
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Add Unlike Fractions With Number Line Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Boost your ability to add number line fractions with unlike denominators with this interactive math game. A basic understanding of factors is key to success. Instructions with detailed examples are easily accessible.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nearpod: Adding & Subtracting: Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th Standards
For this lesson, 5th graders will learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers using models and by finding common denominators.
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Activity
Rice University

More Fun Fractions

For Students K - 1st Standards
In this site, pattern blocks are used to explore fractional relationships among shapes.
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Activity
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Adding Like Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th
This lesson teaches how to add like fractions and mixed numbers with like fractional parts using visual models (pies, fraction bars). It includes lots of exercises.