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Grade 1, Math Std 4: Identify parts of a whole with two, three, or four equal parts. Dividing an object into equal parts

Lesson Plans: Hey! That's Not Half! Students will determine which items are divided equally and identify 1/2 and 1/4. Give Me Half Students will create manipulatives to explore fractions. This lesson uses the book Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy. Fun With Fractions This hands-on lesson reviews different ways of representing fractions using concrete, pictorial models, and words. Literature and play dough are used to reinforce this lesson. Fractions with Oranges This lesson provides an introductory activity for fractions. Oranges are used to show the difference between one whole, one half, and one quarter. Teaching Fractions - Thirds Students will work with fractions, create and manipulate objects divided into equal parts, and name thirds, quarters, and halves. Fractions Students will define one-fourth, compare equal parts of a whole, and identify fraction models. Fraction Action A hands-on, technology-connected activity introducing halves, thirds, and fourths. Gotta Have Fractions A five day unit focusing on exploring fractions in new and exciting ways. The lessons involve anything from a gigantic Mr. Goodbar to a Fraction Burrito to Gummy Worms. Fraction Fun Students will use a pizza to demonstrate their knowledge of fractional parts. "An Apple a Day": Concept of Half and Simple Addition This is a hands-on lesson which uses apples to introduce the concept of "half" and to teach simple addition.

Resources: Fractions These pages are all about the operations on fractions covered in K8 math courses. Each page has an explanation, interactive practice and challenge games about fractions. Fractions This site Interactive practice on identifying factional parts. Halves Scroll down to a free printable worksheet for practice identifying halves. Includes an answer key. Pizza Party Click on the fraction that shows the amount of pizza that is left.
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