Cyberchase on PBS - Using Fractions

I showed the kids the "For Real" video from this episode. Several kids wanted to watch the full episode, so I told them I would post a link to the video below.

Keep in mind that SEVERAL of these episodes are perfect for reviewing different mathematical concepts. PBS is awesome!

To find the video, click the link below.  Select "Seasons 1-8" and then select "Season 1".  Scroll down about 1/4 of the way. Find "Zeus on the Loose", which is episode number 106:

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/videos/room-for-one-more/#!/all

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Two Great Fraction Games

These games are perfect for kids to practice with equivalent fractions while having lots of fun:

From: www.mathtube.com

Melvin's Make a Match requires the player to match a fraction with the correct picture.  Match them all to advance to the next level.  Can you find all the potion matches?
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/melvins-make-match/

Fraction Frenzy challenges the player to match equivalent fractions as quickly as possible.  Match them quicker for more bonus points!
http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.asp

Updates for the Week of February 11, 2013

Good morning!  Here’s a look at this week:

Math à  The kids have been working with fractions.  This is a big part of the math curriculum, but when finished, the kids will be able to add and subtract them as well as find equivalent fractions convert fractions to decimals and percents.  The kids are becoming solid with their multiplication/division facts, and this really helps out with that!

                  

Reading à  This week our focus is on coral reefs.  We will be comparing and contrasting different types of coral (compare and contrast is a BIG Student Learning Expectation (SLE).  We are also writing a prompt about what we’ve learned about magnetism so far.

Science à  We have been working with electricity the past week.  The kids will be presented with different tasks, such as lighting a bulb with one wire and implementing a switch into their circuits.

Social Studies à  The class has been exploring the rough tenement housing in the early 1900s.  This week, they will have a chance to design and create a model of a tenement home.  Much thanks goes to Mrs. Hubler for helping us during the class’s art time.