Students will be engaged in hands-on experimentation and discover the principles of motion and collision through a series of captivating lab exercises.
Lab Setup: To begin, set up the lab by placing one end of the track on two reading books and the other end on a pencil, creating a slanted track. The angle of the track will determine the direction of the marble movement.
Just print the paper on cardstock. Cut out the words and the prefixes. Then time the students to see how long it takes to match the correct prefixes to the root words.
In this lab, you will be exploring the organisms present in pond water. Add leaves and grasses to your pond water. Students will observe and document the organisms found in the water over a two-week period. Additionally, they will analyze the data, calculate rates of organism increase, create a function, and make predictions about future organism populations.
This educational game reinforces essential division strategies at the 3rd-grade level. Whether played as task cards or incorporated into a board game, this interactive experience will challenge and empower students to sharpen their division skills using repeated subtraction, equal groupings, arrays, and number lines.
I use this money word problem worksheet as a relay. Students get one card out of a stack of word problems that I laminate. They then rush with a partner to answer the word problem. If they get it right, I give them the next card in the stack. If they get it wrong they go back to their desk and try to resolve the word problem. After 20 minutes, which ever team answers the most question correctly wins. It is pretty competitive.
Tutorial on using jeopardylabs.com which is a great way for teachers to create a realistic Jeopardy game that is fun for students. On a personal note, this Jeopardy game creator is by far the best and customizable I have every used.
When my 3rd-grade students are learning to read measurements to the quarter inch, I use this game. Most kids get really into it. As students get the measurement correct, the timer goes faster and faster. You can change the settings to display rulers that measure just the inch, half inch, quarter inch, sixteenth inch, thirty-two seconds of an inch, and even sixty-four seconds of an inch.
Introducing "The Mad Scientist Game," an exciting and interactive review activity designed to make studying for tests enjoyable and engaging for students. This game is perfect for teachers looking for a fun way to review concepts and vocabulary with their classes. With simple rules and an element of competition, students will have a blast while reinforcing their knowledge.
Introducing our customizable and interactive hands-on math lab activity: "Measure Up Math Lab!" This is designed for students to explore the measuring to the nearest 1/4 inch in a fun and tailored way.
In "Measure Up Math Lab," students will use a ruler to measure common classroom items and their neighbor's finger and thumb. This lab apart is customizable because it's made in Google Docs, allowing teachers to easily customize the activity by adding their own items to be measured. This flexibility ensures that the lab aligns perfectly with the unique needs of each classroom.
