Thursday, February 7, 2013

Fractions and Equal Parts




We don't get too deep into fractions, but we do touch on them a little in 1st grade.  I introduced this math concept by passing out some construction paper and asking the kids to fold the paper into 2 equal parts and 3 equal parts.  2 equal parts was pretty easy, but 3 equal parts were pretty tricky!


Today we did an activity where I had the kids build with pattern blocks.  There was a catch though!  They had criteria!  They had to a certain number of pattern blocks in their group and in that group they had to have so much of a certain color.  Confusing, I know, but here are some pictures to make it a little clearer.


Here's the criteria.


And here are the results!

Can you tell what this is?  It's a battleship!  Way to use your creativity, JS!

  The kids had a great time and really used their imaginations with this activity!

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