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Fraction City

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  • Aug 13 2010 9:29 PM

    Rita Nutsch

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    Illuminations

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Description

In this lesson from Teachnet.com, reviewed for grades 3-5 by Illuminations, students explore the concept of fractions using a "fraction city" map. Students fold strips of paper to make the map, following step-by-step instructions. They then go through a series of activities comparing distances traveled along streets of the "city." Read the full review on the Illuminations site, where you can access this resource directly.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 3 to 5

    Topics: Addition & Subtraction, Mathematics, Number Sense

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    Instructional Strategy

    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Discussions; Hands-on Learning