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Multiplication Fact Family Dice Game

In this 3rd grade math activity students partner up. Each has their own paper. They each roll a dice and put the number in the first cell under roll 1. Next they roll again and put the second number under roll 2. They now create a multiplication equation using the 2 dice. They then create a division equation using the two dice. Finally they fill out the fact family triangle. At the end they add up all of their dice and whichever student has the highest sum takes the win.

How Far Can you Run Text Structures Game

In this reading game, students will jump a character as it runs through an obstacle course.  If the student misses a jump, a text structure reading question will appear.  If the student answers the question correctly he/she will be able to continue.  The question is missed, the character loses a try.  Three tries lost, ends the game. After every mile the speed increases.  The goal is to run 10 miles without missing three questions. Structures asked about are: Sequence, Compare and Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Description, Chronology/Timeline

How small is an atom? Video

This video does an excellent job explaining the answer to the question, "How small is an atom?  It compares an atom to the size of a grapefruit and a blueberry.  It is amazing to visualize just how small atoms really are.
 If you happen to be teaching about atomic structure, this might help your students understand this particular scientific concept.

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