October 2005
The Number Gym:Multiplication Grid
by 1 otherLearning the multiplication tables is made fun by testing yourself against your previous best score and the clock. When it gets too easy doing them in order, we mix them up! Use whole class or alone.
The Number Gym: Near Tens
by 1 otherLearn to add and subtract multiples and near-multiples of 10 in your head using a graded set of activities on a 10x10 number grid with helpful popups along the way.
The Number Gym: On the Line
by 1 otherFlexible whole class tool for adding/subrtracting. Helps students see patterns. Teachers should explore the home page to evalate for future purchase.
Game 11:Next Highest Number
by 1 otherThe player has to move a frog across a pond always using the next highest number.
NLVM:Diffy
Subtraction problems to 20. Fill in circles in middle with differences, Look for patterns. Teacher instruction initially. Click Instructions.
NLVM: Interactive Number Grid
This virtual manipulative displays a grid containing numbers from 1 to 200. You can use it to explore patterns and relationships involving multiples. Great for whole class.Click Instructions.
NLVM: Color Patterns
Using this virtual manipulative you may:Describe a color pattern. Extend the pattern, Check your solution
Generate a new pattern. Click Instructions.
NLVM Attribute Trains
Practice completing patterns of shapes, numbers, or colors. Complete the pattern by dragging blocks onto the train.
Habitats and Enviroment
This excellent resource simulates what happens to a rabbit poulation by varying temperature, water and food. Follow up with adding a predator to the environment.
Mission Material
What do you know about the properties of materials. Fun game as a followup to the Illustrated Materials Database.
Humans and Animal Habitats
Interactive activity to answer questions and learn about different habitats. Has audio and print information. Good supplement to Habitat Unit.
The Illustrated Materials Database
The Materials Database allows pupils to interrogate an illustrated database of the properties of everyday materials. At the simplest level they can click on a property to view all materials which have that property. Use the Teacher section for loads of lesson print materials.
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
by 1 other (via)An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.
Fractions – A Booster Activity
Interactive activity for basic fraction recognition. Activities are intuitive and require little reading. Good for introductory unit. Teachers should view support materials.
Cyberchase . Games . Can You Fill It? | PBS Kids
Here's an online game that challenges students to estimate volumes of fluids using simple comparisons - without spilling anything! It's one of those great "not as simple as it looks" simulations that really does teach.
September 2005
More Than Math
by 1 otherMore Than Math integrates the visual arts into the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade mathematics curriculum using works of art to explore pattern, symmetry, proportion, perspective, balance and geometric form
Spellits
Designed for 7 - 11 year olds, this website offers interactive online activities and printable resources which teach spelling strategies, rules and patterns for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
The site can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a complement to the BBC "Spell it Out" and "Spelling with the Spellits" television series and
Activity Books.
Math Cats
Math Cats MicroWorlds games
The Money Program
by 1 otherThe Money Program teaches you how to use coins and bills when you pay for something. The program asks you for a specific amount of money. You drag and drop different coins and bills into a blue box until it contains the correct amount. When you are done, you ask the program to check your answer. The program lets you know if your answer is correct.
World Landmarks
Easy reading level for World Landmarks topic
African Animal Communities
Read about different african animal communities. Easy reading level.
national Whiteboard Network: Mathematics
Excel activities/lessons that you can use in your classroom.
Rhyming Unit
This resource pack aims to introduce pupils to rhyming patterns using familiar poems and rhymes. This is a whole class activity using a projector.
