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| 3rd Grade Home Page - Kidport |
Grades 2
to 4
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This site, created for third grade students, offers links to activities in math, science, social studies, language arts, creative arts, and a reference library. Some of the subject areas only offer one or two activities, while others offer several topics. The topics vary greatly and include famous U.S. monuments, place value, energy, light, contractions, antonyms, synonyms, multiplications, drawing, matter, structure of the U.S. government, famous Americans, compound words, and countless others.
Although some of the activities are not highly interactive, they are well done and could be very useful in the classroom. Some of the pages do have advertisements, but they are not distractive. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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In the Classroom:
If you teach third grade (or are looking for some enrichment for gifted younger students), visit this interactive and eclectic website. Nearly all of these activities are ideal for an interactive whiteboard or projector. Use the activities to create learning centers or for research. List this site in your class newsletter and on your class website for students to use for additional practice at home. |
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| 4th Grade Home Page - Kidport |
Grades 3
to 5
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This site, created by Kidport for fourth grade students, offers links to lessons and activities in math, science, social studies, language arts, creative arts, and a reference library. Some of the subject areas only offer one or two activities, while others offer several. The topics include California Missions, arithmetic practice, the food chain, animal comparisons, U.S. presidents, Mexican American War, California Gold Rush, homophones, and other grammar activities.
Although some of the activities are not highly interactive, they are well done and could be very useful in the classroom. Some of the pages do have advertisements, but they are not distractive. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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In the Classroom:
Check out the unique mix available at this website. Share it with your students on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Use this site for enrichment, learning stations, or indoor recess options. List this site in your class newsletter and on your class website for students to use for additional practice at home. |
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| Adventure Sequences - BBC |
Grades 1
to 3
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Help Molly swing across the jungle by figuring out the correct sequence and clicking on the next number in the sequence. There are three levels of difficulty. You can play several times at each level. The website also features a "full screen" option, printable worksheets, engaging sound effects (which can be turned off), and animations. Be aware, this site was created by the BBC, so you may notice some simple spelling differences than in American English. This site requires Flash and Adobe Acrobat. You can get both from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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In the Classroom:
If you are trying to teach your class about sequencing, take advantage of this "quick and easy" web activity. Use the three difficulty levels to differentiate the program for your students. Share this website with your class on an interactive whiteboard or projector and show the students HOW to use the program. Then, create a learning center for students to use this website, or provide individual computers. Play a game of "Around the World" using this activity. List this website in your class newsletter and on your class website so students can practice their math skills at home. |
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| Arcademic Skill Builders - Arcademics |
Grades 1
to 9
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and standards aligned? Look no more. These games are great ways to build skills and work on math concepts for all students. Games are divided into multi-player and single player games in such categories as "Addition and Subtraction," "Multiplication and Division," and "Fraction and Ratios." There are also language arts interactives! Looking for how teachers can find success with these games? View the "Success Stories" at the bottom to find innovative ways that teachers have used the games in classrooms. Click the "Play on the Wii" link for great games optimized for use with this gaming system. Some schools may find problems with the multi-player games playing correctly. Step by step instructions for troubleshooting are available on the "FAQ: Firewall Info" link. Access information for Standards, Research, and a game manual across the top of the website. To choose a game, roll your mouse over it to see its title, then click. Read the quick introduction to understand the activity. Provide direction in whether students should enter a player name or use the randomly generated name from the site. Choose to create a new game or join an existing game. Create a private game if you wish, which requires password creation. No email address or personal information is required for these excellent practice activities. This site requires Flash. Get it here.
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In the Classroom:
Use these games for individual practice for students who need extra help. The instant feedback provides great learning opportunities for students and builds confidence. Group students in multi-player games that is engaging and interactive. Focus on students' honing skills, building confidence and working together as a group of learners. Use these activities with an interactive whiteboard or projector to elicit large group participation or when computers are limited. Provide this link on your class website, for students to access both in and out of the classroom. |
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| ArithmAttack - |
Grades 3
to 8
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We’re not big fans of "drill" web sites, but this "how many can you answer in a minute" site would be a good one for elementary students who have the manual dexterity to quickly enter numbers and click their mouse. It handles all four basic operations with selectable number ranges.
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| Around The World in 80-Seconds - Scholastic |
Grades 1
to 5
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This interdisciplinary math/ geography practice activity challenges students to answer several math questions in 80-seconds. Each correct answer flies Maggie and her helicopter to a new destination in the world. Students can choose a difficulty level of easy or hard. They can also choose to play the game using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or a mix of all four. This activity is also available in Spanish. This math journey requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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In the Classroom:
Use your interactive whiteboard or projector to make this "flight" a class challenge. Assign a few students to be "recorders." Have them record the names of the cities, countries, and/or continents that you visit. Make this into a thorough geography lesson by having students complete research the locations that Maggie visits during her journey.
This website is also ideal for individual computers. This allows students to practice the particular math operation that they need most help with AND differentiates so that students can work at an easy or difficult math level. Provide a link to this site in your class newsletter or on your class web page, so students can practice their math and geography skills at home. |
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| Balloon Pop Math Multiplication - Level 1 - Sheppard Software |
Grades 1
to 3
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Although this site is a basic drill and practice, it is a good one! Use a click and drag "needle" to pop balloons as you determine the correct product of simple multiplication problems. The activity starts with 2 balloons and increases up to 6 or more as you progress through the interactive. If you choose the correct answer, the balloon pops. If you choose the incorrect answer, a buzzer goes off and the balloons keep floating. At the conclusion of the activity, there is an option to email the results to the teacher.
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In the Classroom:
Share this activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector to introduce the site to your class. Use this site as a simple learning center (or on laptops) to practice very basic multiplication. |
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| Base 10 Blocks: Exploring Whole Decimal Numbers With Blocks - Acrytech |
Grades 2
to 6
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This website provides interactive base 10 blocks, lesson plans, and detailed instructions about how to use the website. There are lesson plans provided for various grade levels. This site uses JAVA. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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In the Classroom:
Be sure to check out the lesson plans provided at this unique web activity. You can use "manipulatives" without any bins or pieces. Make this activity a class challenge by using your interactive whiteboard (or projector). Then follow up using the activities as a center on your single classroom computer or cluster. |
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| Baseball Multiplication - EMGames |
Grades 2
to 4
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Roll the dice, multiply the two numbers that appear on each dice, type in your answer on the interactive calculator. Explicit audio directions are provided at the beginning of this activity, but you can click to skip the instructions. Be aware: this activity is free; however most of the site is for a fee.
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In the Classroom:
Share the instructions and activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with partners to try the baseball "game." Don't forget the headsets!! You may want to list this site on your class webpage or wiki, so students can practice baseball multiplication at home! |
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| Batter's Up Baseball - Prongo.com |
Grades 1
to 6
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This website offers a Flash-enhanced math game built on a baseball theme. The problems (addition or multiplication) presented vary widely in difficulty, so the game could be used across several grades or with students of varying ability. Students have the option of choosing single digit questions, double digit questions, or a home run (difficult question). This website requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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In the Classroom:
Demonstrate this colorful website on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students work on individual computers at their current math level. Use this website for review before an addition or multiplication quiz on single or double digits. If individual computer are not available, use your interactive whiteboard or projector and play a class game of "around the world" with the math questions. |
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| BINGO - WMnet |
Grades 0
to 5
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Although this website is called BINGO, this is not your traditional BINGO. Students are challenged by a cartoon "super hero" to calculate answers to numerous math problems. There are numerous difficulty levels and a variety of mathematical topics (basic math, number words, place value, remainders, rounding, and others). Each of the activities is simple to follow and quick to complete. BE AWARE - some of the primary activities ask users to choose 5 numbers. When the player clicks on the numbers nothing will happen, this may seem rather confusing. Just ignore the "choose 5 numbers." The entire activity requires Flash, get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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In the Classroom:
This website would be wonderful to use with an interactive whiteboard or as a center on a single classroom computer or computer cluster. Have your students work on their own levels of math progress. |
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| Broken Calculator - Woodlands Junior School |
Grades 3
to 8
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This website provides a challenging and entertaining math activity. Students are presented with a broken calculator (with only a few buttons remaining). The challenge is to create specific answers using only the keys provided. The different levels allow you to differentiate for every student in your class. This activity is certain to develop strong mental math skills and number sense. This site requires Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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In the Classroom:
Share this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard before allowing students to use it individually or with a partner. |
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| Calculation Balance - WMnet |
Grades 1
to 4
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This mathematical balance activity has a super hero who challenges students to balance the scales by answering math questions. The topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and words as numbers. The website offers a variety of difficulty levels and can easily be differentiated to meet the various ability levels of your students. The entire activity requires Flash, get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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In the Classroom:
This website would work perfectly as an individual activity (differentiate the activities to the various levels of your students). If you prefer a group activity, get out the interactive whiteboard and treat your students to this engaging activity. Each challenge is only a few questions and could easily be incorporated into your daily math lessons. Add this as a warm-up or as part of your closure for a skill lesson. |
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| Camel Times Tables - BBC |
Grades 1
to 3
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This website, created by the BBC, presents Molly and her camel. The goal of the activity is to put fruit in the camel's basket. You must use basic multiplication and addition skills to solve the math problem. The website also offers the options of printable worksheets, full screen display, and engaging audio (which can be turned off), and animation. Enjoy the beautiful British English accent at this site that requires Adobe Acrobat and Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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In the Classroom:
Share this website with your class on an interactive whiteboard or projector and show the students HOW to use the program. Then, create a learning center for students to use this website, or provide individual laptops or computers. Use the three difficulty levels to differentiate multiplication practice for your students. You may want to list this website in your class newsletter and on your class website so students can practice their math skills at home.
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| Click On Bricks - ThinkQuest |
Grades 1
to 4
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This simple and unique web activity challenges students to learn (and practice) multiplication facts 1-4. There is an instructional page with detailed information and pictures to help students to understand the concept of multiplication. Then the web activity challenges students to click on the correct answers to various multiplication problems. The site suggests giving students bricks (blocks) to use as manipulatives while they work at this site. If students choose an incorrect answer, the program gives them hints using online bricks. ThinkQuest sites are created by students but have been judged as exemplary in a major international competition.
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This would make an excellent group activity using an interactive whiteboard. When introducing simple multiplication, provide your students with bricks (blocks or other manipulatives) and utilize the interactive whiteboard. The students can work independently at their seats (using the manipulatives), while students take turns at the whiteboard activities. |
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| Coloring Book Math - |
Grades 2
to 5
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Practice basic skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with this interactive activity. Students must solve the math problem before they can "color" a portion of the picture. Make this game available on a classroom computer so that students can work independently at their own speed. Created by Barbara Feldman.
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| Count The Money - Math Playground |
Grades 2
to 5
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This interactive game challenges students to count change and do mental math (multiplication). There is a piggy bank and coins presented to the students. The students are given the total amount and are challenged to add up the money correctly to equal the total amount. This timed activity is simple to use and quick (timer runs for 2-minutes). FLASH is required.
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In the Classroom:
Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to help your students learn to count change. Since this program is only 2-minutes long per game, this would be a simple and quick way to incorporate money math into your everyday lessons. Be sure to put the link on your teacher web page or a shortcut on a classroom computer center for students to practice. This activity is challenging for younger students, since the time is limited. |
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| Countdown Investigations - Woodlands Junior School |
Grades 3
to 8
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This website has three distinct activities - trying to get close to a target number, creating the longest words, and a conundrum activity. Be sure to visit the "more rules" link to learn more about these educational and engaging activities. The math activities will develop number sense, and the word activities will increase vocabulary and spelling skills. Both build mental flexibility and problem solving. Whichever you choose, these will make ideal class starters to "warm up" fuzzy brains. This site requires Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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In the Classroom:
This site is ideal for an interactive whiteboard. Divide the class into teams for a competition, doing one activity each day to start your class. The tournament could go on for months. |
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| Cross the Swamp - BBC |
Grades 1
to 3
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This entertaining and interactive site gives early elementary students lots of practice with basic mathematical skills. To begin, players must choose a game - either addition/subtraction or multiplication/division - and number level. As correct answers are entered, Ron the monkey moves from log to log across the swamp and avoids the hungry alligators.
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| Daisy Maths - |
Grades 1
to 5
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Students can practice skills ranging from basic counting to long division with this collection of interactive activities. The site also offers a Problem Sheet Generator that produces tailor-made worksheets based on teacher input - with or without answer keys. Students can work through activities online, or the program can be permanently installed on your classroom computer.
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