Finding the Mass of Objects

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Finding the mass of classroom objects

In this worksheet, students will take everyday objects from the classroom and use balance scales to find the mass.  The students will first describe the object and then estimate the mass.  They will then weigh the object and write down that actual mass.  Finally, they will find the difference between the actual mass and the estimated mass.  Once students are finished they will sort the mass from lightest to heaviest.  The main purpose of this assignment is to have students make estimates and then use actual scales to find the mass.

 

Equivalent Fractions Review

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Equivalent Fractions Review Image 3rd Grade

In this equivalent and comparing fractions review worksheet students will demonstrate their understanding of fractions.  Students will illustrate their knowledge of comparing fractions using number lines and pie charts, the butterfly or cannon method of comparing fractions, a few word problems that compare fractions,s and finally demonstrate that they understand that a fraction with a denominator of 1 will be a whole number and a fraction that has the same denominator as the numerator is equal to one. 

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Be Proud of your Name with Fractions

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proud of your name in fractions

I use this elementary math activity to reinforce the concept of fractions of items.  In this case, the items or objects are the letters in their name.  First students will write their first and last names inside a decorative border.  Next, they count how many letters total, how many vowels and consonants their names contain, and how many letters are the same as the first letter in their names. They will then create fractions based on their answers. This is also an activity to subtly or not so subtly build self-esteem.

3rd Grade Understanding Parts of Fractions

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undertanding parts of fractions

This fractions worksheet is designed to reinforce the concept that fractions are shapes or objects divided into equal parts or pieces. Students are first asked what each part of a divided shape is equal to. Then they have to make a fraction based on the shaded area. Next students are presented with shapes that are divided into 1/5 and have to decide whether or not the shape was evenly divided. Finally, they are given 2-word problems designed to make a student think about what each part of a divided shape or object actually means.

5 Paragraph Expository Text Brainstorming Sheet

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5 Paragraph Expository Text  Brainstorming Sheet

I designed this 5 paragraph expository text writing organizer to help my 3rd graders have space to restate the prompt, come up with three big ideas or main ideas, add details as well as cite text evidence and then create a conclusion paragraph.  This has been very beneficial to my teaching nonfiction text writing.