Elementary fractions cultural activities

Want to integrate culture into your everyday classroom teaching? Students will travel to 15 different countries and learn about their animals through interactive math fraction problems. Students will be able to work through common core aligned math centers related to 5.NF.3 standards. This is a self correcting center, so students will not be able to move on to the next station without the correct answer. If you enjoy this center, please check out my 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7,

Subjects:

Grades:

5th

Types:

Arts & Music, Fractions, Math

CCSS:

5.NF.B.3

Make a Mandala a Radial Design Art Lesson Plan

Created by

Shawna Poage

This is an art project to teach students how to create a radial design / Mandala. This lesson plan includes a picture of a mandala that I created as an example for my class. It contains a list of materials needed, TEKS covered, student objectives, instructions, student handout (with directions questions and a notes page) and a suggested rubric for grading the project. You can use it to focus on culture, art, mathematics, or just for fun.Thank you,Shawna Poage =)

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Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

5.NF.2 Around the World Scavenger Hunt (Food Edition)

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Want to integrate culture into your everyday classroom teaching? Students will travel to 16 different countries and learn about their food through interactive math fraction problems. Students will be able to work through common core aligned math centers related to 5.NF.2 standards. This is a self correcting center, so students will not be able to move on to the next station without the correct answer. If you enjoy this center, please check out my 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7,

Subjects:

Grades:

5th

Types:

CCSS:

5.NF.A.2

5.NF.7 Scavenger Hunt Around the World

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Students will solve word problems with division of fractions as they travel around the world. Students will visit 10 countries where they will need to solve the problem in order to obtain the next clue in order to visit all of the stations. On the top right hand corner is the answer to one of the word problems in the packet. Answer key and recording sheet is included. This is another way to get global studies into your classroom while still teaching content.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th

Types:

CCSS:

5.NF.B.7a

, 5.NF.B.7b

, 5.NF.B.7c

5.NF.4b Around the World Scavenger Hunt

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Want to integrate culture into your everyday classroom teaching? Students will travel to 15 different countries and learn about different landmarks through interactive math fraction problems. Students will be able to work through common core aligned math centers related to 5.NF.4b standards. This includes: mixed numbers x mixed number mixed number x a whole number (3 problems) This is a self correcting center, so students will not be able to move on to the next station without the correct ans

Subjects:

Grades:

5th

Types:

Arts & Music, Fractions, Social Studies - History

CCSS:

5.NF.B.4b

Peeking into Pioneer Life Through Quilts plus Fraction and Creative Fun

Created by

Major for Minors

Quilts were an important part of life for pioneers. By looking at the patchwork patterns they designed and named, much can be learned about their lives. The Ingalls family from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie books were pioneers, and references to their everyday lives, within the context of patchwork designs, makes history come alive in a unique and meaningful way.Patchwork designs are a great teaching tool for fractions too, as well as providing opportunities to explore you

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Lectures, Worksheets, Cultural Activities

Black History Month Math: Fractions, Decimals, Percents, & Nelson Mandela

Created by

The Stat Lady

Can you imagine being confined to a tiny jail cell for 27 years simply because of your political beliefs, then rising beyond the horrors of jail and apartheid to become the president of a nation? This worksheet is a great way for students to practice their skills subtracting and multiplying mixed numbers, converting between fractions, decimals, and percents, and creating a percent circle graph from raw data while learning about the amazing life of Nelson Mandela. Each math problem is based on

Subjects:

Decimals, Fractions, Math

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

(BUNDLE) Adding & Subtracting fractions Unlike denominator & Mixed Numbers etc

Created by

Hero Worksheet

**Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators/ 5th grade**Engage your students in learning how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators through visual worksheets. This set includes practice problems with cute designs for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Each sheet has an adorable illustration with equations that include fractions that need to be solved.Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is not easy for some students, an

Subjects:

Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Cultural Activities

Shape Posters with Attributes in Spanish

Created by

Crafty Miss Moore

These bright and fun posters will keep your students attention while learning the names of shapes and their attributes in Spanish. Each posters has a picture of the shape, the name, and the attributes. The shapes that are included: Triangle Square Rectangle Rhombus Trapezoid Hexagon Pentagon Octagon Circle Oval

Subjects:

Fractions, Geometry, Math

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Posters, Cultural Activities, Centers

Fractions and Decimals in Diverse Recipes - 4th Grade TEKS 4.3 A - G Bundle

Created by

The End of the Alphabet

Want to make fractions and decimals more RELATABLE to your 4th graders? These real life problems showcase diverse cultures using recipes from around the world.Provide MEANINGFUL opportunities for your students to decompose fractions, determine fraction equivalence, compare fractions, add and subtract fractions with equal denominators and represent decimals and fractions on a number line.This money-saving BUNDLE of TEKS aligned task cards and interactive Google + Powerpoint slides will boost stud

Subjects:

Decimals, Fractions, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4th

Types:

Task Cards, Cultural Activities

Halloween Math: Activity with Fractions and Decimals

Created by

Scaffolding with Rigor

Halloween Math a Fraction and Decimal Party

Subjects:

Decimals, Fractions, Math

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

Black History a Journey through Fractions

Created by

Ideal Achievements

10 math problems that will challenge students mathematically as well as enlighten them on some Black History!By intertwining fractions with significant moments from Black history, we can engage students' interest while simultaneously enhancing their mathematical skills and knowledge about important historical events. These ten math problems serve as an example of how education can be enriched by connecting seemingly unrelated subjects and fostering a holistic understanding among students.

Subjects:

Black History Month, Fractions, Math

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

Easter Math Activities Fractions Geometry Graphing!

Created by

The Teacher down the Hall

Need a fun way to review math skills while also celebrating the Easter holiday? This is a great review activity for independent work or cooperative groups. It is a set of 4 activities using Easter egg cutouts and jelly beans. Minimal preparation- copying the instructions and materials. Then students will complete their own review of symmetry, transformations, bar graphs, and equivalent fractions.Then hang up the finished products and enjoy!*****************************************************

Subjects:

Fractions, Geometry, Graphing

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

4.G.A.3

5.NF.4 and 5.NF.7 Recipes Around the World

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Students will get to travel to 12 different countries as they interact with the recipes to either double, triple, quadruple, or even cut in half the recipes. Students can work in pairs, or groups as they multiply or divide the recipe based on the number of servings that each recipe calls for. Includes: 12 different recipes 6 different recipe cards (record their answers)- including 1 blank one where students can choose the number of servings that they want. 5.NF.4 and 5.NF.7 standards are

Subjects:

Grades:

5th

Types:

Applied Math, Fractions, Word Problems

CCSS:

5.NF.B.4

, 5.NF.B.7

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Understanding Fractions

Created by

Music Notes

Fractions can be so confusing for students, so we created this video to explain everything students need to know about fractions. Numerators, denominators, whole numbers, parts of the whole. We cover it all in this catchy song and engaging video. All of our teacher-created music videos are standards aligned and used in classrooms across the country. Host a Music Notes concert at your school! Click here to request information. Get all of our fractions songs in one bundle! Fractions Bundle Or

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Songs, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

3.NF.A.3

Relate Fractions and Decimals in Recipes - Florida BEST MA.4.FR.1.1, 1.2 & 2.3

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The End of the Alphabet

Want to make fractions and decimals in tenths & hundredths more RELATABLE to your 4th graders? These real life, Florida B.E.S.T. aligned problems recognize diverse cultures using recipes from around the world.Provide MEANINGFUL opportunities for your students to find equivalent fractions & add fractions with denominators of 10 & 100 and convert fractions & decimals.These standards-based task cards and interactive Google + Powerpoint slides will boost student engagement and deepen

Subjects:

Decimals, Fractions, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Fractions & Decimals in Diverse Recipes - Florida BEST MA.4.FR.1 + FR.2 Bundle

Fraction Christmas Tree

Created by

Sarah Beth's Goodies

This is a great holiday way to show your students how they can work with fractions. The editable templates provided are all you need for the final product. Print the dot sheet. For one class, you simply need to print a dot (ornament) sheet on red, blue, and yellow paper. Roughly cut the cirlcles and put the in a bag. The students will grab a SMALL handful of dots. They can decorate the tree with the ornaments however they like. Then they can fill out the fractional sentence stems to go wi

Subjects:

Fractions, Math, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

Multiplying Fractions Task Cards

Created by

Jamie Blumas

12 task cards including multiplication of fractions and whole numbers, and fractions and mixed numbers. This activity is great in small groups, stations, or as a tutoring/extra help activity during football and Super Bowl season.

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Fractions, Word Problems

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Games, Cultural Activities

5.NF.6 Scavenger Hunt

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Another way to incorporate culture into the classroom. Students will travel to different parts of the US. This is a self correcting center, students will not be able to move to the next station without the correct answer.

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Grades:

5th

Types: