Curated OER
It's Alive! Using Microorganisms in Cooking
Students create a KWL chart about food. In this chemistry lesson, students differentiate physical and chemical changes. They explain how microorganisms are used in food preparation.
Curated OER
Art and Anatomy: The Vitruvian Teen
Twelfth graders create an artistic version of a Vetruvian teen. For this anatomy lesson, 12th graders design an experiment to test the theory of the ideally proportioned man. They present their findings in class.
Curated OER
Build a Snowplow
Students design and build a snowplow using LEGO materials. They compete in an Engineer's Challenge to clear a path through Styrofoam peanuts.
Curated OER
Introduction to Topographic Maps
Tenth graders create a topographic map and see how it represents different elevations. In this topographic maps instructional activity students read and interpret topographic maps.
Curated OER
Linking Civilizations and Personal Heritage Through Multimedia and Art
Students explore images, symbols, and the relationship they establish with their own personal heritage. They discuss Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations. Students interview their family about their own personal heritage. Additional cross...
Curated OER
Art and Anatomy: The Vitruvian Teen
Students are introduced to the history of showing the human anatomy. In groups, they measure their height and arm spans to create a graph and determine if their measurements support Vitruvius' work. Individually, they make their own...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Turning Words Into Numbers Using Place Value Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice using place value to turn words into numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Cubes and Creating a Place Value Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count cubes and make a place value model with a number in the thousands. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Turning Numbers Into Words Using Place Value Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must use place value to convert numbers into their word forms. The process is explained in the accompanying video. [1:31] A set of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Turning Words Into Numbers Using Place Value Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must convert the word forms of numbers into numeric form using place value. The process is explained in the accompanying video....
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Place Value
A huge collection of teacher resources for teaching place value. There are games, PowerPoint presentations, pdf files, Word files, Excel files, Publisher files, and smartboard activities available for download at several different skill...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Pop Penguin and the Place Value Race
A game where students match the place value model with the corresponding number value up to the hundreds place.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Words to Numbers Using Place Value
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a place value model and change a number written in words to the correct numerical value. The video is followed by practice problems to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply Using Place Value
Multiply a 1-digit number by a multi-digit number by decomposing the multi-digit number. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Other
Nearpod: Addition With Models: Winter Edition
In this lesson, 1st graders will use keywords and place value charts to solve addition word problems.
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Add Decimals Using Models
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fun decimal addition worksheet introduces students to the world of operations with decimal numbers. Fifth graders use models to visualize the addition of numbers in the tenths and hundredths places...
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Common Core Math Standards 1.nbt.2.c
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn the tens by choosing the correct answer in this game. Each question shows you a base-ten model and you choose which number it represents.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Math Jeopardy Game
Let's play Jeopardy! Modeled after the popular TV game show, this interactive game focuses on addition number skills. Immediate feedback given to responses. Top winners have their scores posted daily.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying 4 Digits by 1 Digit With Visual Models
In this exercise, students practice multiplying 4 digits by 1 digit with visual models. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply 2 Digits Numbers With Area Models
Use an area model to decompose factors and multiply. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Decimal War
Students will use base 10 manipulatives to build models of decimal numbers. Students will compare decimal numbers. This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Constructing Tens and Ones
Young scholars get a hands-on, minds-on experience with counting, while also constructing an understanding of tens and ones. This lesson includes a detailed plan, a link to a song about teen numbers, a video showing students engaging in...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 6 Beads
Use the diagram on this one page website to solve the problem. There are teacher notes and the solution is only a click away.