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****This Page is currently a work in progress as I align activities to the Common Core****
Third Grade Focus - Multiple Topics Covered
These math resource links can be included in lesson plans, teacher web pages, etc. to assist students as they explore and learn math concepts. Additional resources will be added as they are reviewed.
These links are intended to be extensions to conversations held in class, as well as to extend learning based on student interest of topics.
General Math
IPL Math Resources Multiple sites and activities.
Hooda Math Links
Multiple interactive games across grade and content levels
Study Jams - Math
Various math topics from Study Jams
EThemes Missouri
Math topics
WatchKnowLearn Math Videos
Free math videos
ICT Math Games
Many Numeracy games
Mathwire.com
Place Value activity
Nelson Education Math Activities
Many links organized by math topic.
Johnnie's Math Page
Multiple links to games to reinforce math concepts.
Learn Math Processes
Standards and activities - good for Smartboard
Math Snacks
Animations and games to understand higher level math concepts.
Math Game Links
Quite a few new games to practice all those math facts.
Rainforest Math
Check this site out - there are many, many interactive games to learn about topics covered in class
Countdown Math Video Library
Excellent site to introduce students to concepts or review. From Loyola University Chicago - School of Education
Skillswise Numbers
A variety of online activities to help support learning math concepts.
MathSlice - Math reinforcement activities
Lots of options on this site to choose from.
Math Animated and Interactive Dictionary
Example: Try the Chinese Abacus to match the number with the appropriate beads on the abacus. **Useful site to explain math terms/concepts**
AAAmath-3rd Grade topics
Topics support Mimosa topics.
Harcourt Math Glossary
Scholastic Online Activities
Math Maven Mysteries - students use problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve these mysteries. A nice variety to choose from. Could be used either individually or adapted to group work.
Teach R Kids Math
Multiple activities across all math topics.
Math Interactive Activities
K-12 level activities across all math concepts.
Softschools - Third Grade Math
Various math topics covered. Choose interactive or worksheet mode.
MathABC - Math Games
Practice facts
Teacher Toolkit - Math
Virtual Dice
Roll the dice and add the cubes
Weebly Interactive Math
Excellent resource to introduce and practice math skills
Online Flashcards
Use this to practice math fact fluency.
Teacher Toolkit
Multiple activities to help promote understanding of math topics - can be used in whole class instruction.
BrainPOPS, Math Videos
Multiple animation videos to support understanding of math topics.
Common Core Problem Solving
Posters for grades 2-3 from Discovery Education on solving math problems.
Xtramath.org
Online support for learning math facts.
Kids K-4 Learn Problem Solving Skills by Math Practice
Free resources - register to keep track of progress.
Common Core Worksheets
Excellent resource for math.
Mr. Anker Tests 3rd grade
Go to math links - multiple activities to support learning
K-5 Math Games
Games to support topics - some need to be made
Math with Mr. Wolfe
Various activities
Third Grade Math Games and Links
Common Core games to reinforce understanding of concepts - print
Problem-solving Process Strategies
Video on the 8 Math Practice Strategies
Read and Understand
ABC Teach Problem Solving Poster
Poster listing the steps to solving a math problem.
Plan and Solve
Leveled Problem Solving Activities
Texas resource with Leveled Activities
Math Stars
Problem solving activities
Math Stories.Com - Strategies
Various strategies and examples
Look Back and Check
Using Bar Diagrams
SC-Math:Solving Math with a Bar Diagram
Example of the process for solving problems with a bar diagram.
Thinking Blocks Model
Use this interactive tool to practice problem solving.
Writing to Explain
Mathwire.com - Writing in Math
Writing in Math Class
Tips and Suggestions
Number and Operations in Base Ten
1. Numeration
Objective:
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.
Standards 3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2
1. Representing Numbers 2. Ways to Name Numbers 3. Greater Numbers 4. Understanding Number Lines 5. Counting on the Number Line 6. Comparing Numbers 7. Ordering Numbers 8. Organized List **1. Representing Numbers
Place Value Tutorial
Video & activity
Place Value
Identify numbers with place value.
Shark Numbers
Look at the value blocks and click on the right number - then check.
Place Value
Practice choosing numbers by place value with this Funbrain.Com game.
Place Value Song
Teachertube - Place Value Song - ones, tens, hundreds with visual
Place Value Activities
If you need more practice getting comfortable with place value, here are some more activities.
**2. Ways to Name Numbers
Math Cats: Can You Say Really Big Numbers?
Type in a number and practice number forms to support this topic.
**3. Greater Numbers
Really Big Numbers/Math Cats
This online lesson and activity explains place value and how we use numbers.
**4. Understanding Number Lines
Study Jams - Number Lines
Video explanation and practice using number lines.
Getting Comfortable with Numberlines
Practice with this lesson putting numbers on the number line. This skill will be used consistently throughout the year.
**5. Counting on Number Lines
Funbrain-Line Jumper
Get some practice with the number line.
**6. Comparing Numbers
Comparing Numbers to 1,000
Compare numbers using less than, greater than, and equal.
Compare the Numbers
Use the greater than or less than sign on this activity.
Let's Go Shopping
A lesson on rounding
**7. Ordering Numbers
Balloon Pop
*Sequencing Numbers*
Count along to 100
Fill in the blanks on the hundreds chart.
BBC-Starship - Number Jumbler
Practice identifying Odd/Even Numbers and More/Less with this game.
**8. Organized List
Making an Organized List Tutorial
Online tutorial on organized lists.
2. Number Sense: Addition and Subtraction
Objective:
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Standards 3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.OA.8, 3.OA.9
**1. Addition Meaning and Properties
Aracdemics Skillbuilder Games
Many games to choose from to reinforce math facts
The Counting Game
Skip counting game - check it out!
War Pretzels
Practice facts with fun game.
StudyJams Meanings of Addition
Online tutorial
**2. Subtraction Meanings
Subtraction Bowling
Practice facts with this fish bowling game.
**3. Mental Math Addition
Mental Math Addition
Mental Math Addition Video lesson
Mental Math Addition Strategies
Math Fact Practice
Many activities to help practice mental math.
Number Bonds to 10
How many ways can you make 10?
**4. Mental Math Subtraction
Subtraction Mental Math Strategies
tutorial
**5. Rounding
Rounding Numbers
Jan Brett offers this activity off of her web site.
The Math Worksheet Generator
Make your own number lines to practice rounding.
Round About
BeaconLearning online tutorial about rounding.
**6. Estimating Sums
Estimation Tutorial
Estimating Sums and Differences Tutorial
StudyJams Video
BBC Learning Zone/Addition
Animations to explain how to add using estimation and mental math.
Estimation Jar Activity
Can you predict how many?
Estimation
Prediction practice.
**7. Estimating Differences
Estimating Differences
Estimation Games
Many math topics to choose from while practicing estimation.
**8. Add and Subtract Equations
Race Car Math Practice
Practice addition and subtraction facts.
Relating Addition and Subtraction lesson
tutorial to practice facts.
Relating Subtraction and Addition
StudyJams Video lesson.
Addition and Subtraction Equations
StudyJams Video lesson.
We Hang Together Song
Fact Family Song
**9.Reasonableness
Quick video song to solve problems.
3. Using Place Value to Add and Subtract
Objective:
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Standards 3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.OA.8
**1. Addition with an Expanded Algorithm
Study Jams - Place Value
Video explanation of Place Value with an activity to practice.
Johnnie's Math Page - Place Value
Multiple games to practice games.
Are you a math magician? Addition
Practice all your facts - watch the timer.
**2. Models for Adding 3 Digit Numbers
Can You Balance?
Use the blocks to balance the scale.
Math Mayhem
Choose one of the operations to practice math skills.
**3. Adding 3 Digit Numbers
Addition Pyramid
This is a challenge activity - enjoy!
**4. Adding 3 or More Numbers
Adding Two-digit numbers to 100
Kidport offers this addition game - skills based.
Adding 3 digit numbers
Try this online activity to practice your addition.
**5. Draw a Picture
Video lesson on bar models - the "I" in DICE. After watching the lesson, try practicing with the Thinking Blocks activity below.
Thinking Blocks Addition and Subtraction
Bar Models with Thinking Blocks
**6. Subtracting with an Expanded Algorithm
Subtraction Bowling
Practice subtraction while you bowl. There are other games to choose from on this link.
**7. Models for Subtracting 3 Digit Numbers
Are you a math magician? Subtraction
Practice all your facts - watch the timer.
Math Car Racing
Funbrain game to practice facts - choose an operation
Comparing Four Digit Numbers
Practice with less than, greater than, and equal to on 4 digit numbers.
**8. Subtracting 3 Digit Numbers
Video-How to subtract with regrouping
Watch the video for a review of regrouping.
Fruit Splat Subtraction
Various levels to choose from.
Subtracting 2 Digit Numbers to 100
Kidport offers this subtraction game - skills based.
**9. Subtracting across Zeros
Subtracting Across Zeros
Tutorial and game to practice this skill.
**10. Draw a Picture and Write a Number Sentence
Grand Slam Math - Word Problems
Word problems with Katie and Arlo
Mathplayground - word problems
Practice your problem solving with this site.
**Multi-step Video Lesson - Add and Subtract
** Adding and Subtracting Money
Adding Nickels & Pennies
In this activity, students add pennies and nickels.
Adding Dimes, Nickels & Pennies
Ice Cream Shop
Scholastic offers this online activity and an activity worksheet. Could be used as a group activity.
Money for Kids
Site provides information on money, online tour and activities.
Grandpa's Game
Count Grandpa's Money
4. Meanings of Multiplication
Objective:
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Standards 3.OA.1, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.9
1. Multiplication as Repeated Addition 2. Arrays and Multiplication 3. The Commutative Property 4. Writing Multiplication Stories 5. Writing to Explain **1. Multiplication as Repeated Addition
BBC - Why Multiply?
Choose 1 minute video
BBC Learning Clips/Multiplication
Various animated videos to explain multipication.
This video activity visually shows multiplication facts.
**2. Arrays and Multiplication
Array Picture Card Activity
Whiteboard activity
Space Arrays
Harcourt game
Arithmetic Workout - Multiplication Arrays
Learn math facts with this tool.
Array Display
Learning facts with an array
Time Tables Practice
Practice your facts.
Illuminations: All About Multiplication
Multiple activities and lesson ideas
Multiplication Sentences
Look at the array and type the multiplication sentence
Video lesson - extension activity - Multiplication using area models to multiply
**3. The Commutative Property
The Commutative Property
Cool Math Tutorial
Wolfram's Visual - Commutative Property
Visual understanding of commutative property
Math Is Fun - Commutative Property
Tutorial
**4. Writing Multiplication Stories
Video Lesson - Multiplication Stories
Lesson idea
Multiplication Stories
Lesson idea for the whiteboard
Lesson on Multiplication Stories
Lesson idea
**5. Writing to Explain
Cookie Dough Activity
Activity to practice problem solving and then explaining through writing
Core Math Performance Assessment Modules
Many activities aligned to Common Core for practice.
5. Multiplication Facts: Use Patterns
Objective:
Represent and solve problems using multiplication and division.
Multiply and divide within 100.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Standards 3.OA.3, 3.OA.7, 3.OA.8, 3.OA.9, 3.NBT.3
1. 2 And 5 As Factors 2. 9 as a Factor 3. Multiplying with 0 and 1 4. Patterns for Facts 5. 10 as a Factor 6. Multiplying by Multiples of 10 7. Two-Question Problems
**1. 2 And 5 As Factors
Multiplication Games
Practice makes perfect!
Under the Sea
Reinforce your math facts with an array and the facts.
Facts 2x5
multiple games to practice these facts.
**2. 9 as a Factor
Learn Your Multiplication Facts
Two games to help you learn your facts.
9 table facts
practice the 9 table facts
The Nine Table Trick Song
Good way to reinforce this trick
**3. Multiplying with 0 and 1
Math Fact Cafe - 3rd grade practice
Main page to 3rd grade activities - choose multiplication, type in your name, practice your facts, check for accuracy, print, and turn in for extra credit.
Video Lesson
Practice makes perfect.
**4. Patterns for Facts
Pattern Games
Many games to get more comfortable with patterns in math.
**5. 10 as a Factor
Multiplication Games
Various multiplication games to practice facts.
Multiplication Games
Online support using games
**6. Multiplying by Multiples of 10
Multiplication Practice
Time yourself while you answer 288 questions covering the tables from 1 to 12. *Requires Shockwave*
Musical Multiplication
Practice math facts listening to midi files. Also has additional links to practice facts.
10 table memory game
practice the 10 facts with this game.
**7. Two-Question Problems
Video lesson - multi-step problem
Multistep Problems
Math Playground - practice multistep problems.
Video Lesson
**Extra, Extra***
Multiplying Whole Numbers
Extension lesson from Alberta Learns.
6. Multiplication Facts: Use Known Facts
Objective:
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Geometric measurement: understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and addition.
Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish between linear and area measures.
Standards 3.OA.3, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.8, 3.MD.7.c, 3.MD.8
**1. The Distributive Property
Study Jams Video
Distributive Property video from Study Jams.
**2. 3 as a Factor
Sing the 3 table facts
Enjoy the song as you learn your 3 table facts.
Multiplication Mini-lesson
Shows step by step approach.
**3. 4 as a Factor
Multiplication - Numbers up to 12
Kidport offers this skills based game.
Memory Multiplication
Practice facts with this memory game.
Multiplication Games
Many choices to choose from for practicing facts
**4. 6 and 7 as Factors
Lemonade Larry
Practice your multiplication facts while buying lemonade.
Soccer Shootout
Another Funbrain game to practice those facts.
Times Table Grid
Practice your facts and fill in the grid
**5. 8 as a Factor
7x8 Song Video
Easy way to remember this fact.
Learn the 8 table facts song
All the facts are included in this song.
Table Mountain
Learn your tables as you ski up the mountain.
Meteor Multiplication
Fun way to practice the facts.
**6. Multiplying with 3 Factors
Order of Operations
Try this online lesson to practice Order of Operations
Turtle Diary - PEMDAS Lesson
Introduction to PEMDAS.
**7. Multiplication Facts
Math fact fluency
Coloring Multiples in Pascals Triangle
Practice identifying multiples by clicking to color in the facts.
Virtual Arrays
Visual representations of the multiplication facts with turnaround.
**8. Multiplying to Find Combinations
Multiplication Grid
Learn your table facts with the grid
Multiplication/Division Fact Families
Practice, Practice, Practice
**9. Multiple-Step Problems
Multiplication - Step by Step
Two digit numbers by one digit numbers.
The Great Penquin Canoe Race
Practice multiplying 2 digit by 1 digit problems.
Basketball Practice
2 digit by 1 digit game from Math-Play.com
7. Meanings of Division
Objective:
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Standards 3.OA.2, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.6, 3.OA.9
**1. Division as Sharing
Shows the division process step by step.
Cyberchase - Cell Division Video
Short video explaining division.
Division as Sharing
Multiple practice activities to practice division as sharing. From TopMarks
**2. Division as Repeated Subtraction
Repeated Subtraction and Division video lesson
All about Division
Online activities and explanation of process.
Division as Sharing Video
From Watch Know Learn
**3. Finding Missing Numbers in a Multiplication Table
Division Games
Practice facts with these fun games.
**4. Choose an Appropriate Equation
Division Games
Many games to choose from.
**5. Writing Division Stories
**6. Use Objects to Draw a Picture
8. Division Facts
Objective: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
Multiply and divide within 100.
Solve problems involving the four operations and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
Standards 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.7, 3.OA.8
**1. Relating Multiplication and Division
Checking Division
Using multiplication to check answers.
Study Jams Video
Relating Multiplication and Division video.
**2. Fact Families 2,3,4,and 5
Division Practice
Practice facts.
**3. Fact Families 6 and 7
AAA Math Division Practice
Choose the fact family you want to practice.
**4. Fact Families 8 and 9
Number Invaders game
practice, practice, practice - pick your level
**5. Multi-step Problems
Multistep Word Problem Database
Choose a section and solve.
Multistep Problems from MathPlayGround
Choose a level to play
**6. Making Sense of Multiplication and Division Equations
Division Matho
Practice facts.
**7. Dividing with 0 and 1
Dividing by 0
tutorial
**8. Multiplication and Division Facts
Division Games
Learn facts playing your choice from this list.
**9.Draw a Picture and Write a Number Sentence
Thinking Blocks
Thinking Blocks to help problem solve word problems
9. Understanding Fractions
Objective:
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
Standards 3.NF.1, 3.NF.2, 3.NF.2.a, 3.NF.2.b, 3.OA.3
**1. Dividing Regions in Equal Parts
Understanding Fractions with Pattern Blocks
Johnnie's Math Page - Fractions
Multiple links
Video Lesson
**2. Fractions and Regions
Visual Fractions
Take the pretest and then move through the lesson.
Fraction Pizza Party
**3. Fractions and Sets
Fractional Parts of a Set Tutorial
Online tutorial and activity
**4. Fractional Parts of a Set
Flipping Pancakes Fractions of a Set
Video tutorial
**5. Locating Fractions on a Number Line
Fractions on a numberline video lesson.
Find Grampy
You've practiced in class - estimate where Grampy is on the line.
Reading a Ruler Activity
Printout activity and use a ruler to do the activity.
Fractions on a Number Line Game - Animal Rescue
Place the fractions in the correct order.
Advanced Fractions on a Numberline - Animal Rescue
Challenge Game
Math Snacks - Pearl Diver - Numberline
Place the numbers correctly on the numberline.
Mathman Numberline
Place the fractions correctly.
**6. Benchmark Fractions
Estimate Fractions Shape Shoot
Practice using benchmark numbers while playing this game.
**7. Fractions and Length
Video Lesson - step by step visual on making fraction strips
Fraction Strips and Length
Interactive to help learn this skill.
**8.Make a Table and Look for a Pattern
**Enrichment and Projects
Playing Fraction Pies
A fun way to see the connection of fractions to music.
Music Activities with Math
Choose one of the many math and music activities.
Visual Fractions
The purpose of this site is to help reduce fraction anxiety (*it has a name -Fractionitis) by providing a visual to understand fractions. Multiple topics regarding fractions are available.
Fraction Interactive Tutorials
Many activities to choose from to challenge understanding of fractions.
Fraction Project Links for Classroom Use
Cookie Dough
Common Core alligned activity.
Build an Object
Project after being introduced to fractions and measurement.
Fraction Model
Illuminations activity
Counting on Art
Cake and fractions activitiy.
10. Fraction Comparison and Equivalence
Objective:
Develop Understanding of Fractions as Numbers
Standards 3.NF.2, 3.NF.3, 3.NF.3.a, 3.NF3.b, 3NF.3.c, 3.NF.3.d
**1. Using Models to Compare Fractions: same Denominator
Kids Online - Fractions Tutorial
Multimedia demonstrations - A Must See Site!
Choose Fractions
Online tutorial on fractions.
**2. Using Models to Compare Fractions: same Numerator
Video lesson - Model to Compare Fractions with Same Numerator
**3. Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks
Hi-Lo Fractions
Use the clues to practice identifying fractions.
**4. Compare Fractions on the Number Line
Compare Fractions on a Number Line Activity
Interactive activity to practice comparing fractions.
Animal Rescue Fractions Number Line Game
A game to practice comparing fractions.
Fraction Monkeys
Line up the fractions in the correct space.
**5. Finding Equivalent Fractions
Video Lesson to find and identify equivalent fractions
Thirteen Ways of Looking at Half
PBS Kids offers this online activity to explain equivalent fractions.
All About Fractions
An amazing site with dozens of resources on fractions - games, demos and activities.
Fraction Definitions
From Math.Com - useful examples and definitions.
Fraction Frenzy
Equivalent Fraction Practice.
Finding Equivalent Fractions
Activity from Alberta, Canada to practice finding equivalent fractions.
**6. Equivalent Fractions and the Number Line
Equivalent Fractions
Use the rows & columns to repeat the example
Video lesson
**7. Whole Numbers and Fractions
Improper Fractions Tutorial
Explains visually what improper fractions are
Coolmath4kids Fractions Tutorial
Choose from multiple topics.
**8. Using Fractions
A Tale about Zeke and Zack
A poem and activity page on fractions - offered by Scholastic.
Fractions Table of Activities
Various activities to support working with fractions
Flowering Fractions
Three activities to move through.
**9. Draw a Picture
Flowering Fractions
Beacon Learning tutorial
**Add & Subtract Like Fractions
Add & Subtract fractions
Interactive activity from Sheppard Software
**Fractions & Decimals
Fractions and Percents
Play this matching game to practice this skill.
Decimals & The Washing Line
Can you put the decimals in the right order?
Fractions Mystery Picture Game
Use the clues to solve and show the picture
PBS Kids Find-it Fractions
Math Game to find different ways to look at fractions.
PBS Kids and Fractions
Math Game
Decention: Fractions and Decimals Interactive
Can you use the right fraction to fill in the gap on the bridge? Read the message to complete each section.
Fruit Splat
Fractions and Decimal match
11. Two-Dimensional Shapes and Their Attributes
Objective:
Reason with shapes and their attributes.
Standards 3.G.1, 3.G.2
**1. Lines and Line Segments
Study Jams - Geometry
Online tutorial of geometry terms
Points, Lines and Rays Video Lesson
Choose Lines, Lines Sements and Rays Tutorial
Khan Academy video
**2. Angles
Video lesson on Angles
Types of Angles Seuss Song by Heath
Great song to introduce the types of angles.
Alien Angles
Practice identifying angles with this online game.
Complementary Angles
This came up in conversation in class and here is a good way to practice the term :-)
Lines, Line Segments and Rays
Online activities and games to support students developing geometry skills.
Origami
Robert J. Lang Origami - ties in the art, science and math of origami. Geared toward higher grades but can be scaled down as an introduction to lower grades.
Make a Snowflake
Use this interactive tool to make a virtual snowflake
What's My Angle?
Activity on how to use a protractor - good for the visual learner.
Hitting the Target
Learn angles with sports. A nice way to review material already covered in class.
Angles and Triangles Video tutorial
Youtube video explaining Angles and Triangles.
Brainpop - Angles U-tube Video Lesson
Short video lesson
**3. Polygons
Matching Polygon Shapes
Match the shapes to their names
Concave and Convex Video Tutorial
Explains the difference on these vocabulary terms concave and convex polygons.
Polygons Interactive Lesson
From Alberta, Canada - lesson on polygons.
**4. Triangles
Triangles
After learning the types of triangles, can you sort them correctly?
Congruent Triangles
Wow - try this interactive lab to learn more about triangles. This also explains, flips and more.
The strongest shape in a structure
What is the strongest shape? STEM Connection
Video extension to our math topic. What makes bridges so strong? STEM Connection
Triangles Interactive Lesson
From Alberta, Canada - lesson on triangles.
**5. Quadrilaterals
Rectangles and Parallelograms
Learn some more about these shapes.
**6. Combining and Separating Shapes
Plane Shapes
Analyze Plane shapes
Patterns
Work with patterns using these shapes
BBC Analyzing Shapes
Continue to practice identifying shapes.
Folding Shapes and Understanding Fractions
Youtube video - explains paper folding and folding. Good intro to origami.
Congruence & Symmetry
BBC-Symmetry
Explanation of Reflection and Rotation Symmetry.
Line Symmetry
From Harcourt - an animation
M.C.Escher Gallery
Examples of symmetry in art.
E-Lab Bisecting Figures
Practice finding lines of symmetry
**7. Making New Shapes
Nelson Education and Shapes
Try the tangram activity - can you problem solve and choose the correct shape?
Slides, Flips and Turns
Slides, Flips & Turns
Tutorial on these vocabulary terms.
Slides, Flips & Turns Song
Another example of Slides, Flips & Turns Song
Instrumental of Baby Only
Slides, Flips & Turns
Lesson on these vocabulary terms.
Motion Geometry
Slides, Flips and Turns on the Playground. Activity from Alberta, Canada.
**8. Solve a Simpler Problem
Cross the River
Combining shapes and fractions
How Many Squares Do You See?
Use observation skills and a list to count the squares.
How Many Triangles Do You See?
Challenge: Look at the shape - use what you know about triangles to figure out how many triangles there are in total?
**Observation Skills Needed**
How Many Triangles?
Follow the steps to figure out how many triangles in this shape. Persevere by making a list to solve the problem.
**9. Make and Test Generalizations
Making Generalizations
Youtube tutorial on making generalizations in a set.
** Extension Activities
Circles Tutorial
Johnnie's Math Page Geometry
Multiple links
Lines and Angles Song - 3D
Reviews vocabulary with visual examples
Shape Facts
explains geometry vocabulary
** Solid and Plane Figures
Classify & Compare Solid Shapes
Work through the screens to compare & contrast.
Math Interactives
Interactive lessons - advanced learners
Geometry with a castle
Learn about 2D and 3D shapes with a Castle
Shape Interactive Activities
Many to choose from - good for the whiteboard.
PBS -Tangram game
Tangram activity
Birds Eye View
Learn how pilots use polygons and 2 & 3 dimensional views to fly a helicopter.
Train Trip
We talked about perspective in class. This is similiar to the activity you did in the discussion book. Here is an example of how it works.
Geo Cleo and the Shape Caper
Lesson on 2 & 3 dimensional shapes.
Solids and Silhouettes
Another Learner.org online activity.
Tesselations
Now that you know about the math and art connection, make your own tesselation.
FlipIt Frenzy
Similiar to Tetrus - put the fruit in the correct order and location. A fun game-use your arrows to play.
Tess People in Math
Investigate tesselations using shapes from this activity.
Geometric Solids
Discover properties of various geometric solids
Tracing and Naming Faces
Click to name the solid figure
12. Time
Objective:
Solve Problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time.
Standards 3.MD.1
1. Time to the Half Hour and Quarter Hour 2. Time to the Minute 3. Units of Time 4. Elapsed Time 5. Problem Solving: Work Backward Extra Practice
**1. Time to the Half Hour and Quarter Hour
Study Jams - Telling Time
Learn the basics of telling time.
Youtube tutorial AM/PM
2 minute video explaining the clock and AM/PM.
AM & PM Video Tutorial
Youtube video tutorial
Time Interactive Activities
Many activities to choose from. Favorite - current clock for the whiteboard.
Time for a Crime
Scholastic offers this mystery for students to solve.
Enrichment Activity
Youtube tutorial on Roman Numerals
Time Interactive Lesson
Alberta learns lesson on Time
**2. Time to the Minute
Video Explaining the Clock and Time
UTube video tutorial
Time Tutorial
Reference for time & online activity.
Telling Time
Interactive clock to learn time.
Time Matching Puzzle
Match the time on the clock to the time in words.
Mrs. Nussbaum - Clock Works
Interactive practice
**3. Units of Time
Study Jams: Convert Units of Time
Tutorial on converting units of time.
Class Clock Practice
Various uses to practice telling time.
Time Practice
Continue to practice telling time
Bedtime Bandits
Practice telling time
**4. Elapsed Time
Study Jams - Elapsed Time
Practice elapsed time with this tutorial and game.
Youtube Video on Elapsed Time
Quick video explaining numberlines and elapsed time.
Clock Time
Elapsed Time practice
Elapsed Time Tutorial -Youtube
Student project on Youtube explaining Elapsed time using a numberline.
**5. Problem Solving: Work Backward
Bar Graph on Time Used in a Day
Create a graph showing how you spend a day. Could be used in a math project based off the book Math Curse.
Circle Graph on Time Used in a Day
Similar to the above activity, but using a pie/circle graph.
Youtube Tutorial Using Time
Tutorial using and converting time. Adding and Subtracting Time.
** Extra Practice
Young Explorers History of Time from The British Museum
Past, Present, Future -It's All About Time
Topics include Ancient Time, Exact Time, Beat The Clock & Time Capsule.
13. Perimeter
Objective:
Recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish between linear and area measures.
Standards 3.MD.8
**1. Understanding Perimeter
Study Jams - Perimeter
Practice your understanding of finding perimeter using Study Jams.
Measuring Perimeter
Adam Ant helps you practice measure.
**2.Tools and Units for Perimeter
Finding Area & Perimeter
Use the information given to figure out perimeter.
Perimeter Explorer
Practice finding perimeter of shapes.
A Fence for Yadley
Slideshare with problems to solve perimeter.
Shape Surveyor
Game from Funbrain
Area & Perimeter Activity
Find how much baseboard they need. Good whiteboard partner activity
**3. Perimeter of Common Shapes
Investigating Perimeter
Calculate the perimeter of a rectangle.
Perimeter of a Square
Fence Me In!
Finding perimeter practice.
Geoboard by MathLearningCenter
Online tool
Isometric Drawing Tool
Virtually draw 2D & 3d solid shapes on the board.
Math Playground GeoBoard
Practice finding area and perimeter.
Perimeter Shape Shoot
Find the correct match.
Perim Bots
Create your own robot.
**4. Different Shapes with the Same Perimeter
Weebly Perimeter and Area
Interactive games to practice this skill.
**5. Problem Solving: Try, Check and Revise
Floor Plan the Classroom
Project for use in class after investigating area and perimeter.
Thinking Blocks-Models for Understanding
Math problems - can be used on the Ipad.
Zoo Designer
Plan the correct enclosure sizes for the animals.
**6. Performance Tasks
Area & Perimeter of Irregular Shapes
Interactive lesson and activity.
14. Area
Objective:
Understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and division.
Reason with shapes and their attributes.
Standards 3.MD.5, 3.MD.5.a, 3.MD.5.b, 3.MD.6, 3.MD.7, 3.MD.7.a, 3.MD.7.b, 3.MD.7.c, 3.MD.7.d, 3.MD.8, 3.G.2
**1. Covering Regions
Song "Perimeter Around The Area"
Song by the Bazillions
Area & Perimeter Connection
From Alberta, Canada - Organize a hockey game on the pond.
Study Jams - Area
Practice your understanding of finding area using Study Jams.
IXL - Area of figures
Practice finding area with this activity.
Math Playground - Area
Use this activity to get more comfortable with area.
**2. Area and Units
Metric Area
Measurement examples
Counting Squares for Area
Activity
Video lesson
**3. Standard Units
**4. Area of Squares and Rectangles
Area of Rectangles
Play the game to practice.
Finding the Area of Rectangles
Math playground activity
Dunk Tank
Video game format from Cyberchase on Area of Rectangles. challenge activity
**5. Area and the Distributive Property
Area and Distributive Property Video
Online tutorial
Math Playground - Distributive Property
Online game
**6. Solve a Simpler Problem
**7. Area of Irregular Shapes
Area of Plane Shapes
Formula for calculating area.
Area of Irregular Shapes Video
Area of Irregular Shapes Game
From Alberta, Canada - build a putting green.
**8. Same Area, Different Perimeter
Perimeter and Area Interactive Lesson
Get more comfortable with this topic using an interactive lesson.
Same Area, Different Area Activity
Math Playground Activity
**9. Equal Areas and Fractions
Video Lesson on Equal Areas and Fractions
Video lesson
**10. Selecting Appropriate Measurement Units and Tools
Performance Task
Math Problem Solving Strategies with Practice
Good test prep review from Houghton Mifflin
15. Liquid Volume and Mass
Objective:
Understand concepts and solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volume, and masses of objects.
Standards 3.MD.2
1. Customary Units of Capacity 2. Metric Units of Capacity 3. Units of Mass 4. Units of Weight 5. Problem Solving-Draw a Picture **1. Customary Units of Capacity
The Measurement Song
Explains differences between customary and metric. Youtube Video.
How High? Volume Activity
Can you predict the new level of where the water will be?
A Cup Fills Up (Capacity)
Youtube Video explaining Customary Units of Capacity.
Best Measure
A quick review of measurements and then practice.
Cyberchase - Fill it up!
Practice measurement terms.
**2. Metric Units of Capacity
Tutorial on Metric Unit Choice
Tutorial to assist in understanding metric.
Capacity Tutorial
From StudyZone
Lesson to Compare Metric Units of Volume
Online lesson
**3. Units of Mass
Units of Mass Conversion
AAAMath activity
StudyZone Mass
Online tutorial.
**4. Units of Weight
Animal Weigh In
From the BBC.
Your Weight on Other Worlds
Here is your chance to find out what you would weigh on the different planets.
**5. Problem Solving-Draw a Picture
Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects - Common Core 3.MD.3.
Interactivemaths Wikispace: Volume and Capacity
Multiple activities - could be used on the whiteboard.
16.Data
Objective: Represent and interpret data
Standards 3.MD.3, 3.MD.4
1. Line Plots 2. Length and Line Plots 3. Reading Pictographs and Bar Graphs 4. Making Pictographs 5. Making Bar Graphs 6. Use Tables and Graphs to Draw Conclusions **1. Line Plots
IXL - Line Plots
Interpret line plots
Line Plots - Study Jams
Practice line plots
Line Plot Template
Print off the template and measure items.
Line Plot Interactive
Lesson and interactive activity on Line Plots. Lesson that goes with this activity: Plan for Activity
Line Plots - Math Playground
Video lesson and activity
Line Plot Practice
Mrs. Nussbaum - practice game
Line Plot Games
More practice
Displaying Data Interactive Lesson
Interactive lesson on data from Alberta learns.
**2. Length and Line Plots
LearnZillion: Length and Line Plots
Online lesson explaining this concept.
IXL - Line Plots
Practice using IXL.
CommonCore - Line Plots
Need extra practice? Here are some online worksheets to help you out.
**3. Reading Pictographs and Bar Graphs
Weebly Graphing Interactives
Many activities to reinforce data
Internet4Classrooms
Internet4Classrooms - Graphing Activities
Graphs/Tables
Online assessment in pdf format - Whiteboard activity.
**4. Making Pictographs
Reading a Pictograph
Lesson and activity to practice.
IXL - Pictographs
Practice with IXL.
Graphing
From Harcourt - tutorial
Video lesson
**5. Making Bar Graphs
Create a Graph
Choose a graph type, label & enter data, then click create a Graph. Graphs can be printed or copied into another product.
ABC List of things to Graph
Create a Graph
Collect data yourself, then create a graph.
**6. Use Tables and Graphs to Draw Conclusions
Data Interactive Activities
Many activities to choose from - good for the whiteboard.
Data Handling and Interpreting Data
A fun Shockwave game from BBC that explains concepts of data analysis. Try the test!
Train Race
Practice using terms Mean, Median, Range, Mode
Data Games from Gamequarium
Your choice of games from this page.
Kids USA Survey
Scholastic offers these survey results for students to intrepret. Includes charts and graphs w/questions.
Data Picking
A shockwave game from the BBC. Learn about frequency data and graphs. Tally the data.
Grapher
Collect data and make your own graph.
Fuzz Bug Graphing
Practice this important skill
** Customary Units of Measurement
Weebly Measurement Interactive
Many interactive activities to practice
Johnnie's Math Page - Measurement
multiple links
Measuring Tools
An online lesson about measuring.
The Invisible Ape
Online activity to understand measurement & capacity. Matching game while animation is loading on math symbols less than, greater than, and equal and more.
The History of Measuring Length
Watch the video to understand the history of some of the vocabulary we have discussed in class.
Estimating Length Lesson
Video & activity to understand length
Measurement Games
Gamequarium has online activities and games to support students developing measurement skills.
Max's Measuring Mania
Scholastic provides this online activity. Students measure items in their class, record results and return results to Scholastic.
Fish Tale Measurement
Use the ruler to measure the different fish.
Ruler Game
Get more comfortable with reading a ruler.
Measure It
From Funbrain.Com - online game to practice using a ruler.
Conversion Tool
Measures
Metric Measurement
Tools of Measurement
Learn about all types of measurement.
Project for use in class - Connection to Science - Plants
** Metric Units & Temperature
Metric Unit Vocabulary
Practice using the terms to understand what they represent.
Metric Symbols
Similiar to above activity only using the symbols.
Metric Values
What are those values?
Metric Values in Words
Identify the values
Basic Metric Facts
Practice putting the equivalents in this activity.
Temperature Game
From NASA and game to test your comfort on temperature.
** Exploring Algebra Patterns
Mathplayground - Weigh the Wangdoodles
Algebraic reasoning using addition and multiplication.
Function Machine
Algebra practice.
** Investigating Probability
Johnnie's Math Page - Probability
Multiple links
Whiteboard Activity/Probability Experiment
An activity for the whiteboard on probability.
Outcomes & Probability
Online lesson explainging outcomes
All That Data
A lesson on Mean, Median & Mode.
Head's Up Probability
A lesson on the probability of a coin toss.
Mice and Medians
Explanation on mean and median
Fish Tank Probability
From the BBC - activity to help you understand how probability works.
Spinner
What is the chance that the spinner will land on all colors equally?
Virtual Coin Toss
From PBS - Cyberchase
** Coordinate Graphing Practice
Ordered Pairs Introduction
Interactive lesson on this topic.
Greg's Grid Graph
Find out how to read and set up a grid graph.
Bug Coordinates
Use the arrows on the keyboard to move the bug to the correct coordinate
Billy Bug Coordinates part 2
Again, use the arrows on the keyboard to move the bug to the correct coordinate
Zap the Aliens
Coordinate graphing practice.
Locate the Aliens
More coordinate graphing practice.
Graph Mole
Coordinate graphing practice - multiple levels to choose from.
Planet Hop
Find the coordinates of 4 planets on the grid
** Decimals & Money
Introducing Decimals
aaamath activity
Virtual Decimals
Practicing adding decimals with these virtual manipulatives.
Balloon Invaders
Find the percentage of a number.
Base Block Decimals
Get some practice adding decimals from this activity.
Place Value with Decimals
Interactive lesson from Alberta, Canada using money and decimals.
** Multiply by 1 digit numbers
Multiplication Practice 0-12
Practice, practice, practice.
Multiply two digits
Pumpkin Multiples
Practice those facts with this game.
** Divide by 1 digit numbers
Dividing Hundreds
Challenge Activities
Robot
Challenge yourself to move the robot correctly on the grid.
More or Less Estimator
Use your estimation skills in this activity.
Order of Operations
Solve the problems to uncover the picture. Remember *My Dear Aunt Sally* Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
Toothpick Puzzle
Third Grade Skills
Multiple activities to choose from off this page.
Everyday Math Internet Activities
A collection of online activities tied to Everyday Math topics.
Thomas Nelson Math Activities
Another collection of Internet activities
The Artists Toolkit
This is a fun and informative site for budding artists. Do you see the math connection?
Algebra Puzzle
Can you work out the values of the shapes?
Logic and Reasoning Games
Wow, this is a fun site! Check it out.
Math Activities
Challenge and logic activities - Enjoy!
Logic Games
Open-ended Math Tasks
Math Wire - Problem Solving Tasks
Open-ended problems by grade level.
Oregon Open-ended Math Tasks
Multiple grades
Video lesson - enrichment/extension activity
Test Prep
Test Quest - Be a better test taker
Test Prep offered by Houghton Mifflin
Test Prep
MathSlice Test Prep
Online practice test for math.
Test Prep
Resource for print or smartboard
Leveled Problem Solving Activities
Texas resource with Leveled Activities
Test Prep Activities Math Lingo
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