Mathematics Links
Maths Investigations K-2
Count Us In
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/default.htm
Games designed to help children understand basic number concepts.
Bobby Bear
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=3
Use counting strategies to make as many outfits for Bobbie Bear as you can, using different colored shirts and pants.
Turtle Pond
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=83
Guide a turtle to a pond using computer commands.
Lessons
PPS Mathematics Investigations
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/instruction-c/math/investigations/lesson_plans/k-5.php
Collection of lesson plans for K-5.
How Many More Fish?
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U51
This unit of work focuses on comparative subtraction. The students use fish-shaped crackers to explore all five meanings for the operations of subtraction.
Do It with Dominoes
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U47
In this nine-lesson unit from Illuminations, students explore the four models of addition (counting, sets, number line, and balanced equations) using dominoes.
Sampling Rocks
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=110
Students will learn about sampling through an investigation of rocks found in the schoolyard. In grades K-2, learning can begin that will eventually lead to students' having a good grasp of everyday statistics.
Population Pasta
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/09/pasta.html
In this student activity, students investigate population statistics. Using different types of pasta to represent different numbers of people, students experiment with using graphs, maps, and more to illustrate population densities.
Plastic Packaging
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L210
In this unit of work, students participate in activities in which they investigate the data in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the environment.
Mathematics and Environmental Concerns
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U84
In this unit of work, students participate in activities in which they investigate the data in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the environment.
Begin With Buttons
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U31
In this unit, students use buttons to explore logical and numerical relationships.
Going Places
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U49
This unit engages students in activities that use Measurement and Geometry. Students connect what they see and do each day with practical uses of
mathematics. Maps are tools that incorporate mathematical concepts and show spatial relationships, principles of location, and navigation.
Sand Babies
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/esmp/sandbabies/sandbabies_procedure.shtm
Students will measure length and weight using non-standard units and determine area using square tiles.
How Much Will It Cost?
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/how_much_cost.html
Students list the supplies that would be needed to host a party, search for the items in store circulars and write the costs, decide how many of each item will be needed, and calculate the total cost of the party.
Creature Features
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/esmp/creature/creature_procedure.shtm
Students will be able to research and classify animals of the temperate forest; make a circle graph; collect, display (using a bargraph or line plot), interpret, and analyze a set of data collected.
Vegetable Garden
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/farmingandgardening/activity1.shtm
In this activity, students plan their own vegetable garden, using fractions to figure out how many plots need to be assigned to eachvegetable.
Here, There & Everywhere
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/esmp/herethere/herethere_procedure.shtm
Students use a variety of sensory modalities to gain experiences with identifying, describing and creating repeating patterns. By reading and acting out the book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?, students work with word patterns in literature.
Tessellations WOW!
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/esmp/tessellations/tessellations_procedure.shtm
Through the use of a variety of modalities such as literature, music, writing, and art, students are introduced to the concept of tessellations.
The Magic Box
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/esmp/magicbox/magicbox_procedure.shtm
Students will recognize, describe, create and extend repeating and arithmetic patterns.
A Day Full of Popcorn
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0015.html
The students will be able to use popcorn with activities in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, PE, Music, Art, Science and eating.
Triangle Investigation
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Arithmetic/ATH0039.html
Students will develop their problem solving skills by arranging the numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 so that each side of the triangle adds up to10.
Math Investigations I
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/mathinvestigations1/
Students work in small groups to think of specific examples of how math is an important part of their lives.
Math Investigations II
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/mathinvestigations2/
Students measure the length and width of objects in the classroom and make bar graphs comparing the data.
The Math Project Journal
http://www.mathprojects.com/lessons.asp
Lesson plans in applied Math.
Dice games year 2
Finding Sums to Six
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L98
In this lesson, students discover the role of the additive identity and explore sums to six.
What is Left?
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L101
Triangular flash cards and dice games help students practice addition facts.
Addend Pairs to 12
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L100
Students explore pairs of numbers that add to12 or less by playing a game.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L33
Students use buttons and dice to help learn number facts.
Card and Dice Games
http://www.funattic.com/game_card.htm
Collection of dice games for kids
Teacher Reference
What is A Maths Investigation?
http://www.otrnet.com.au/subsfolder/math_investigations.html
Introduction to Maths Investigations.
Mass Year 1
Exploration of a Balance
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U76
In this unit of work, students participate in activities in which they focus on patterns and relations that can be developed from the exploration of balance, mass, length of the mass arm, and the position of the fulcrum.
Magnificent Measurement
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U66
Unit of work where students use objects, pictures, symbols, and books. They engage in measurement activities involving length, volume, weight, area, and time.
Everybody Needs a Rock
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0018.html
This 5-day unit provides a variety of activities for students to observe, sort, and classify rocks.
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