TRIMESTER ONE

UNITS

- Place value review

- Fractions +/- with unlike denominators

- Decimals +/-

Fractions with Google Drawings

Google Drawings may be used to study fractions and create digital manipulatives. Here are some resources:

Fractions Animals Google Drawings

Google Drawings may be used to study fractions by creating fun fraction animal designs. Here are some resources:

Desmos

Desmos is a math website with great activities, amazing calculators, and other excellent resources. Check out some of the great activities for addition, subtraction, and geometry.

Code.org

Coding is great to reinforce mathematical concepts like geometry, measurement, spatial sense, logical reasoning, and problem solving. Code.org offers a comprehensive programming curriculum that is self-directed. Great as a choice time activity, math station, Genius Hour option, or dedicated programming time activity!

TRIMESTER TWO

UNITS

- Multiplication and division with fractions 

- Multiplication with whole numbers and decimals

- Division with whole numbers and decimals

- Algebra, patterns, and coordinate graphs

Coordinate Maps Using Google Drawings

Google Drawings may be used to study coordinate graphs. In this project, students draw a fantasy land, apply a coordinate overlay, add a compass rose, and plot points. Here are some resources:

Multiplication Array Art With Google Drawing

Google Drawing may be used to study multiplication arrays and create beautiful art. Here are some resources:

TRIMESTER THREE

UNITS

- Measurement and geometry

- Operations and word problems

3D Design With TinkerCad

Tinkercad is an easy-to-use 3D CAD design tool. It's a fun way to reinforce geometry concepts grades 4-8, and is great for creating all sorts of 3D models. Tinkercad designs can be rendered using a 3D printer or screencasted to create a "tour" of a design (e.g., Tinkercad Missions, Tinkercad US Capitol Building).

Tangrams Using Google Drawings

Dream House Area and Perimeter

Google Sheets or Google Drawings may be used as an update for the classic dream house project. Students use the underlying grid to determine area and perimeter. Here are some resources:

Dream House Geometry Grid

Shape Art With Google Drawings

Google Drawings may be used to study fractions and create beautiful art. Here are some resources:

Pixel Art with Google Sheets

Google Sheets may be used to create pixel art, which can then be used to study fractions, decimals, area, perimeter, or various other concepts. Here are some resources:

Pixel Art Scaffolding PBL