Illuminations 3 BAR GRAPHER I L Gr 3 Nov./Dec., Gr 4 January Gr 5 January Graphing Data " Illuminations 3 Primary Krypto I L Gr 4 September, October, Nov./Dec. Gr 5 September, October, Nov./Dec.<br><br> Number Sense : practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and addition in a fun environment. In the game of Krypto, students combine numbers with mathematical operations to obtain a target number. " Illuminations 3 PAN BALANCE- SHAPES PAN BALANCE - NUMBERS PAN BALANCE - SHAPES PAN BALANCE - EXPRESSIONS I L Gr 3 October, January, March Gr 4 October, April Gr 5 October, May/June Algebra: provides an interesting environment in which students can consider the concept of equivalence.<br><br> The interactive pan balance uses multiple shapes with fixed values , allowing students to investigate what happens as different shapes, numbers, & expressions are placed on the balance. Key: I - Interactive; L - lesson " Illuminations SHAPE CUTTER I L Gr 4 December, April Gr 5 February, April Geometry: explore how to decompose & recompose shapes to make other shapes; draw and cut shapes and also use slides, turns, and flips to move pieces around. " Illuminations CONCENTRATION Kindergarten Gr 1 September, October, Nov./Dec.<br><br> Gr 3 Nov./Dec. Gr 4 February, March, May/June Gr 5 February, March, April Number Sense & Geometry: Play by yourself or against a friend to form pairs. Match numbers, shapes, fractions, or multiplication facts to equivalent representations.<br><br> " Illuminations TEN FRAME Kindergarten Gr 1 September, October, Nov./Dec., January, April Number Sense : Thinking about numbers using frames of 10 can be a helpful way to learn basic number facts. The four games that can be played with this applet help to develop counting and addition skills. " Xpeditions POPULATION PASTA Hands-on learning Gr 4 September, October, January, May/June Gr 5 September, October, November, January Number Sense & Graphing Data: students investigate population statistics .<br><br> Using different types of pasta to represent different numbers of people, students experiment with using graphs, maps, and more to illustrate the population densities of various countries. " Illuminations FIVE FRAME Kindergarten Number Sense: Thinking about numbers using frames of 5 can be a helpful way to learn basic number facts . The four games that can be played with this applet help to develop counting and addition skills .<br><br> " Illuminations CIRCLE GRAPHER Gr 4 January, February, March Gr 5 January, February, March Graphing Data: Use this tool to graph data sets in a circle graph . You can input your own data or alter a pre-made data set. " Illuminations GEOMETRIC SOLIDS Gr 2 January, February Gr 3 February Gr 4 December Gr 5 February Geometry: allows students to explore various geometric solids and their properties.<br><br> Students can virtually manipulate and color each solid to investigate properties such as the number of faces, edges, and vertices . " EconEdLink PIGGY BANKING Gr 1 January, February Gr 2 October, Nov./Dec. Number Sense: students perform "virtual" jobs and get paid for their work.<br><br> They then deposit their earnings in a piggy bank by counting coins. Click "Display Full Record" and see the Relation field for a link to the lesson this interactive supports. " Illuminations Adjustable Spinner IL Gr 3 May/June Gr 4 March Gr 5 January Probability: Change the number of sectors and increase or decrease their size to create any type of spinner .<br><br> Then, conduct a probability experiment by spinning the spinner many times. How does the experimental probability compare with the theoretical probability ? " Illuminations Shape Finder IL Kindergarten Gr 1 Nov./Dec.<br><br> Geometry: drill and practice game that may be used by teachers to reinforce shape recognition in early grades. " Illuminations Online Integer Bars (Cuisenaire Rods) IL Gr Kindergarten - 5 Number Sense: This resource, from Arcytech, features an interactive applet that simulates Cuisenaire rods (integer bars). Students can drag the different-colored rods into the work area and compare their lengths .<br><br> Instructions on how to use the applet, lesson ideas, and guidelines accompany the interactive. Use this link to access the Online Integer Bars Web site through the Illuminations resource review for grades 3-5. For additional reviews for grades Pre-K-2, select display full record.<br><br> " Illuminations- " Reasona ble Estimation IL Gr 3 September Gr 4 September Number Sense In this activity from the Center of Excellence for the Enrichment of Science and Mathematics Education, students learn to recognize when estimating is appropriate. They demonstrate the reasonableness of solutions and communicate a supporting statement. " Illuminations- Make a Living Graph L Gr 2 March Gr 3 Nov./Dec., Gr 4 January Graphing Data: Using masking tape and floor space, students create a living bar graph.<br><br> This graph is translated into a paper bar graph and gives the students the opportunity to discuss the practicality of this form of representation. " Illuminations- Activities for Your Day Gr Kindergarten - 5 This site, sponsored by the US Department of Education, recommends many math activities . NCTM standards encourage all teachers to provide a variety of math experiences that are connected to the real world.<br><br> By providing parents with examples of math activities that are available in everyday experiences, teachers may enrich their student's mathematical foundations and better equip them to make connections between math and their worlds. The activities recommended are identified as simple, moderate or challenging. " Illuminations Line Jumper Gr 1 September, October, Nov./Dec.<br><br> Gr 2 September, October Number Sense This activity, framed as a simple online game, gives students practice in solving addition and subtraction problems using a number line. " Illuminations Factor Game IL Gr 3 Nov./Dec., January, April Gr 4 October, Nov. Gr 5 October, Nov.<br><br> Number Sense: allows students to exercise their factoring ability . They can play against a friend or the computer as they take turns choosing a number and identifying all of its factors. " Science NetLinks Marble Mania Student Activity Sheet Gr 5 January Probability: This Science NetLinks After school activity introduces kids to probability and chance with a fun interactive involving pulling marbles out of a virtual bag.<br><br> " Illuminations Fraction Model III Gr 4 February, March Gr 5 February, March Number Sense: allows students to explore several models for representing fractions with adjustable numerators and denominators , including a circle model, a rectangle model, and a set model. The range of the numerator and denominator is limited to values from 0 to 100. " Illuminations Factorize Gr 3 Nov./Dec., January, April Gr 4 October, Nov.<br><br> Gr 5 October, Nov. Number Sense : allows students to visually explore the concept of factors by creating rectangular arrays with an area equal to the product of the factors. They can choose whether or not to use the commutative property when identifying factors.<br><br> " EconEdLink Clickety Clack, Let's Keep Track: Student Interactive Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4 Number Sense/Problem Solving students track their balance as they make deposits to and withdrawals from a savings account. Click "Display Full Record" and see the Relation field for a link to the lesson this interactive supports. " Illuminations Cubes Gr 4 October, April Gr 5 , May/June Measurement: helps students explore the volume of a box based on the amount of unit cubes that can fit inside of it.<br><br> They are prompted to come up with a rule for determining the volume of a box when its width, depth, and height are known. " Illuminations Product Game Gr 3 April, May/June Gr 4 October, Nov. Gr 5 October, Nov.<br><br> Number Sense exercises students' skills with factors and multiples . Players take turns moving a marker along a number line to create products , which are then colored in on the game board. " Illuminations Fraction Game Gr 3 March Gr 4 February, March.<br><br> Gr 5 February, March Number Sense: simulates a flash card fraction game . Students flip cards one at a time and try to match the values to the given number lines . " Read, Write, Think The Great Save: Exploring Costs and Savings Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4 Number Sense/Problem Solving Using a story A Chair for My Mother by Vera B.<br><br> Williams (Harper Trophy, 1982), this activity gets children thinking critically about money that comes in (income) and the choices involved in deciding how to spend-or save-it. Not only is this a great bridge between literature and math concepts , it's also an important lesson in responsibility . " Illuminations No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are in Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5 Number Sense/ Geometry: Students experiment with pattern blocks to make different shapes , then determine the relationships among the shapes (i.e.<br><br> How many triangles make up a parallelogram?). Finally, they express these relationships as fractions " Illuminations Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Half Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5 Number Sense/ Geometry: This interactive, from PBS Kids, helps students see that one half can be represented many different ways. Students then try to find thirteen different ways of representing one half and get feedback on their choices.<br><br> Use this link to access the Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Half Web site through the Illuminations resource review for grades 3-5. Different Sites Site/Address Grade Level/s and Months Concept/Topic http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/logic/ Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5 Problem Solving games !!! " mathisfun.com/numbers/fractions-match- words-line.html MATCH THE FRACTION Gr.<br><br> 3 March Gr. 4 Feb, March Gr. 5 Feb, March Number Sense Fractions on Number Line " mathisfun.com/money/money-master.html COUNTING MONEY Gr.<br><br> 3 September, October Number Sense Counting Money, Change, Add & Sub " math-exercises-for-kids.com Measurement, Time, Problem Solving All 4 Operations Grades 1 3 5 Number Sense, Measurement " coolmath4kids.com arithmetic lessons Long Division Gr. 4 February Gr. 5 November Number Sense Long Division " visualfractions.com Gr.<br><br> 4 Feb., March Gr. 5 Feb., March Number Sense Comparing, Renaming, 4 operations/fraction " math playground.com /Fraction_bars.html Gr. 3 Gr.<br><br> 4 Number Sense Fraction Bars " mathfactcafe.com Gr. 1-5 Number Sense Measurement , Time and Money http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/chances/index.asp Gr.4 March Data & Probability http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/defau lt.aspx Gr.4 January Data & Probability Graphing http://mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/line.ht ml Gr.4 January Data & Probability Line Graphs Data http://mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol1/perimete r.html Gr.4 December Measurement Perimeter of polygons http://figurethis.org/challenges/c55/challenge. htm Gr.4 December Geometry Nets-3D http://figurethis.org/challenges/c03/challenge.<br><br> htm Gr.4 April Measurement Volume http://www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/g rade_4.php Gr.1- 5 All Standards-Free Worksheets http://oswego.org/ocsd- web/games/BangonTime/clockwordres.html Gr.2-4 Measurement Time 321Know.com K-5 All Standards http://harcourtschool.com/activity/rubber_num ber_patterns_and_rules/ Gr.4 October Patterns, Algebra Rules Patterns http://harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr 3/15.html Gr.2-4 Sept-June Algebra Patterns 100 chart " internet4classrooms.com Gr.1-5 All Standards " Mathforum.org/dr. ASK DR. MATH Gr.<br><br> 1-5 All Standards " Juliethompson.com/ SMARTBOARD ACTIVITIES K-3 All Standards " funbrain.com Gr. 1-5 Sept-June All Standards " armoredpenguin.com/math/ Gr. 1-5 Number Sense Create math worksheets: 4 operations " gameaquarium.com/addition.html Gr.<br><br> 1-5 Number Sense All 4 operation

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