Lesson Ideas
Mixed Numbers
Mixed Numbers
Fractions on a Number Line Lesson Ideas: The Pearl Diver Game
In these lesson ideas which are adaptable for grades 3-8, students play an online math game to practice identifying, comparing, and ordering fractions on a number line. Read more »
Refraction Game Lesson Plan: Teaching Fractions Through Gameplay
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to make real-world, cross-curricular connections between math and science concepts. Students explore light refraction through online gameplay and an experiment. Read more »
Fractions and Mixed Numbers Lesson Plan: The Dig It! Game
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3, 4, and 5, students use BrainPOP resources to learn about key terms related to fractions, such as mixed number. Students will use a number line to explore fractional amounts in real life scenarios, as well as in virtual game play online. Read more »
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions Lesson Plan: Check The Denominator!
In this lesson plan adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP to learn how to identify the lowest common denominator in equations, and add and subtract unlike fractions. They’ll also explain in words and pictures how to add and subtract fractions. Read more »
Ordering Fractions and Decimals Lesson Plan: Flower Power Game
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources and hands-on collaborative activities to order fractions and decimals. Students then practice and apply fraction and decimal concepts through online interactive game play. Read more »
Number Lines and Estimation Lesson Plan: Battleship Numberline Game
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore mathematical concepts such as whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students will use interactive game play to understand relationships between numbers and estimate positions on a number line. Read more »
Associative Property and Rounding Lesson Plan: The Deep Sea Duel Game
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grade 3 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to understand and apply the associative property. Students will use an online interactive game to practice rounding strategies and adding numbers in different combinations to create a target amount. Read more »
Math Skills Lesson Plan: It’s All Fun and Games
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students work collaboratively to research selected math skills. Students then create, play, and assess a math game that is designed to apply and reinforce their selected math concept. Read more »
