26 October 2005 07:15
Introduction to Fractions
Two interactive explorations to visualize fractions. Good for whole class activities, recognizing patterns. Provides different ways of representing fractions (pizza, candy bar, people, measuring cup)
24 October 2005 14:15
NCTM : Illuminations : Fraction Model I
This tool explores several representations for fractions with equivalent decimals and percents Use circles, rectangles, or sets to illustrate the fraction./ See fraction models II, III, and IV for more options. Whole class tool. with lesson plan.
24 October 2005 13:15
The Decifractator
Explore relationships between fractions and decimals with this interactive tool. Whole class tool.
24 October 2005 13:00
Number Gym: Adding Fractions
Intro activity for adding fractions.
24 October 2005 12:45
Equivalent Fractions
Fill in the equivalent fraction to win each round. Fractions illustrated with pie chart. Students can set the time and choose from equivalent fraction families. Good whole class activity as well.
22 October 2005 14:00
Plot the Robot
Plot the Robot is for online printing and offline mental arithmetic, calculator work, and coordinate graphing to draw pictures.
22 October 2005 13:30
The Frustrated Farmer
Help the farmer get the chicken, the fox, and the corn across the river without anything being eaten!
22 October 2005 13:15
Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries
Try this...not as easy as it looks! What's your strategy??
22 October 2005 12:30
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.
22 October 2005 10:45
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.
21 October 2005 14:15
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.
21 October 2005 14:00
Mission Material
What do you know about the properties of materials. Fun game as a followup to the Illustrated Materials Database.
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.
20 October 2005 08:15
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
by 1 other (via)An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.
14 October 2005 09:00
14 October 2005 08:30
Bright Sparks
Try these problem solving interactive investigations. You will need to use your logic and reasoning skills to complete the activities. Teacher introduction may be needed. Some actvities may be appropriate for gr4.
14 October 2005 07:45
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.
The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits
(via)This exciting and interactive site, consisting of games, activities, information, and quizzes, is all about electric circuits. You'll learn what makes circuits work, and about conductors versus insulators, switches, changing circuits, and circuit diagrams.
10 October 2005 14:15
Math Tools Grade 4
Use the Math 4 Topics dropdown box to filter the results
06 October 2005 11:30
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.
05 October 2005 13:15
Meet the Graphs
A brief slide show introducing a spreadsheet and pie/bar graphs. Appropriate for gr4-5
26 September 2005 10:00
EquivalentFractions
by 1 other (via)Whole class intereactive tool for equivalent fractions. Includes Game which can be played individually or as a class,
26 September 2005 09:15
Secrets at Sea
Ace on the Case: Secrets @ Sea is an online curriculum-based adventure story for grade 4-7 students covering topics in Ocean Science.
26 September 2005 09:00
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
