| Curricular
Area |
Module
Title |
Program
|
Description
|
Prerequisite
Skills |
Math:
Number and Operations |
One
and two Difference Patterns |
Excel
|
Students
observe the attributes of "blocks" and use
reasoning to build one and two-difference chains. This
would be a good activity to begin the year. |
|
Math
Number & Operations,
Number
|
Know
Your Multiplication Tables |
Excel
|
Students
identify the multiplication facts that they know well
and those that they need to learn better. They then
focus their practice on the more 'tricky' multiplication
facts. This activity could be saved to their h-drive
to return to over a period of time. |
|
Math:
Number and Operations |
Addition
and Subtraction Strategy |
Excel
|
Students
use a 1 - 100 number grid to assist them in adding one
and two digit numbers. They learn to add and subtract
ones and tens on the grid before approaching examples
using numbers made up of ones and tens. Teacher Tip:
The kids will really need to read the instructions as
they work. |
The
concept is what is difficult, not the technical skills
required to complete the activity. This lesson would
be best if it followed similar practice in the classroom.
|
Math:
Geometry |
Symmetry
With Geoboards |
SchoolKiT
Geoboard |
After
an introduction to basic symmetry concepts, SchoolKiT
Geoboard is used to create designs first with one line
of symmetry then with two lines of symmetry.Students
can work alone, or with a partner. Selected for use
with 3rd grade curriculum . |
None
Listed |
Math:
Problem Solving |
Latin
Squares |
Word
|
In
this activity, the student will be introduced to the
concept of Latin Square puzzles and how to use them.
He or she will begin by solving 4 by 4 puzzles in Word.
As an extension, the student is introduced to a 5 by
5 puzzle. Latin Square puzzles are great for solving
logic clue problems. |
Open
and save a Word document, and use a mouse.
|
Math:
Geometry |
Playing
with Pentominoes |
Word
|
In
this activity, students partner to create a set of twelve
pentominoes and then challenge each other to a strategy
game using the created shapes |
None
Listed |
