Illuminate+Math

A pre-STEM activity is playing the Stop that creature! game where a machine controls a clone. You enter a rule of the machine in the boxes to shut it down and stop the clone.... []

One good way to use projectors is with virtual math manipulatives.

Here are some valuable resources:

@http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html

@http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html

// @http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activities.aspx?grade=2 //

@http://www.mhschool.com/math/mathtoolchest/mtc_online/

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw//manip/mn_1.html

@http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/everydaymath.htm

@http://nlvm.usu.edu/

Krypto.. [] and Primary Krypto... []

Recognizing patterns and expressing the relationship between quantities is essential to mathematics. Symbols, tables, and graphs are some of the ways students can see these relationships expressed. Moreover, when situations are modeled using these mathematical forms of expression, the fundamental similarities and differences of the situations being modeled can be understood in new ways. For example, a problem that tells about a group of 92 people is three fourths students can be understood is several ways. Also, two situations which arise in very different contexts may be seen to be fundamentally the same. So, they may be examples of a more general class of situations for which the same mathematical skills foundation apply. Mathematical communication is a two-way street; one needs to be able to express mathematical ideas clearly and accurately as well as read, hear, and understand information which is expressed in mathematical terms. Effective communication involves expressing ideas algebraically, geometrically, quantitatively, and verbally, selecting appropriate mathematical representations for an intended application and audience, and using them correctly to inform or make decisions.

Delicious.com... [] PEMDAS Rap on teacher tube can help you guide students in making their own rap on the order of operations.. []

Order of Operations game: Give 1/3 of students a question strip each and 2/3 a number strip each. Students need to search for corresponding strips to make number sentences. When they have made a complete number sentence, the teacher has to verify the sentence. The teacher will check and write the sentences on the board. The teacher will then issue a token to these students. The students can then exchange their existing strips for new strips from the pool of spare strips and start making new number sentences. Note the students must hold up their strips and go around looking for the strips that could make a complete number sentence and are not allowed to call out their targets. []

Also, use dice to create expressions. Begin with the green die, subtract the number on the red die, add the blue and yellow die, then multiply by the white die. Kids love it because they can add, subtract, and multiply smaller numbers which gives them confidence.

Reflection, all about multiplication... []

Order of operations games... []

How about creating a Glogster scavenger hunt for students to explore.. [] []

Standards/activities website IXL.. []

Rock N Roll adventure in Math... []

Google earth lesson... []

How about a webquest or an activity that combines math and science for a math contract? Math Hunt Human Body [] Don't forget to read a science or math poem... []

Watch, practice, and learn from Khan Academy. Over 2400 videos covering arithmetic to physics, finance, and history... [] ** Designing Inquiry-Oriented Science Lab Activities ** //Christopher M. Longo// Teachers can create inquiry-oriented science lab activities that make real-world connections... []