Bridges Units Resource & Tech Links – Grade 4

The following resources extend beyond the current Bridges program and complement specific Bridges Units. These resources may be used to provide students additional challenge or support or teachers may decide to share some of them with families so students can review content at home.

Sessions on the matrix include reference to the CCSS Supplement Sets listed at the end of the new unit planners in which they appear.

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Unit 1 – Multiplication & Division Models

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
XtraMath - free, web-based, math fact fluency program.	Any - as needed	Program	Fact Fluency	Program includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Student accounts can be accessed from computers at home or school. Progress reports available.
Smart Board Files - electronic white board display files contributed by Bridges teachers.	Any - as needed	Smart Board Files		Available in Units 1-3.
Number Factory - add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide a set of four numbers to come as close as possible to a target number.	All	Game	All Basic Facts	Read Background Information.
Times Square - players race to get 4 products in a row on the game board.	7-17	Game	Basic Multiplication	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer.
Factor Dazzle - find all the factors of target numbers set by opponents.	7-17	Game	Basic Multiplication	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer.
Table Numbers - choose a factor from 2-9, then select one of three numbers that represents a multiple of the chosen factor.	7-17	Game	Basic Multiplication	Good visuals; good practice.
Multiplication Grand Prix - up to 4 players compete in this race car game by entering basic facts. Also try a similar game, Tractor Multiplication.	7-17	Game	Basic Multiplication	Students can race one another or play against the computer.
Meteor Multiplication - as meteors with multiplication problems approach a star station, fire them down with correct products.	7-17	Game	Basic Multiplication
Speed Grid Challenge - race against the clock to find factors to match the product.	7-17	Game	Basic to Multi-Digit Multiplication	Player sets number of questions and length of game. Includes a few 1 digit by 2 digit problems.
Flashcards - choose from a wide variety of multiplication & division problems.	7-17	Activity	Basic to Multi-Digit Multiplication & Division	Click "flashcards" then "4th grade." Scroll to lower half of page.
Bamzooki Multiplication & Division - help the Bamzookis by solving multiplication & division problems.	7-17	Game	Basic to Multi-Digit Multiplication & Division	Problems include single digit multiplication, 2 digit x 1 digit multiplication, and 3 digit/1 digit division with remainders.
Sum Sense Multiplication - drag & drop numbers cards to make a multiplication sentence. Also try Sum Sense Division.	7-17	Game	Basic Multiplication & Division	Ordering cards correctly provides an entirely different way to review basic multiplication and division.
MathTappers: Multiples - simple, free game designed to help learners make sense of multiplication & division using visual models.	7-17	Game - iApp	Basic Multiplication & Division	Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Read more about MathTappers.
Arithmetic Four - two player game in which students place pieces on the board by answering math problems.	7-17	Game	Multiplication & Division	Choose from addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Like connect 4.
Multiplication & Division Strategy Posters - pdfs illustrate some of the strategies used in Bridges.	7-17	Print Resource	Multiplication & Division Strategies	Option to post as reference in the classroom.
Drag Race Division - up to 4 players race to answer basic division problems.	7-17	Game	Basic Division	Students can race one another or play against the computer.
Demolition Division - destroy oncoming tanks with division problems by blasting with the correct answer.	7-17	Game	Basic Division
The Best of Times - covers strategies for basic multiplication.	7-17	Book	Multiplication Strategies	Reviews some of the strategies used in Bridges. Poems are also used in Number Corner: Computational Fluency.
Properties of Multiplication - Word Resource Cards for zero, identity and distributive properties of multiplication	7-17	Print Resource	Multiplication	Contribution from a Bridges teacher.
Factors & Multiples with Dick & Dom - watch a humorous video and find factors and multiples in this game from BBC Maths.	11-12	Game	Factors & Multiples
Factorize - find all the factorizations of a number and draw the rectangular arrays on a grid.	11-12	Activitiy	Multiplication	Choose between finding factors of a given number or choosing your own number. Hints are given as needed. Also try Factorize Two.
Prime Time - choose which random number generator to use as you try to land on prime number spaces.	12	Game	Prime & Composite Numbers	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. Challenging.
You Can Count on Monsters! - explores prime and composite numbers with monsters.	12	Book	Prime & Composite Numbers	Bridges Blog review includes additional links and resources.
Square Off - create force fields to capture spaceships using knowledge of area and perimeter.	18-20	Game	Area & Perimeter	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. Challenging.
Area & Perimeter - calculate area or perimeter, choosing from three levels of difficulty.	18-20	Activity	Area & Perimeter	Provides practice in calculating area & perimeter.
Shape Explorer - calculate area and perimeter for a given shape.	18-20	Activity	Area & Perimeter	Provides practice in calculating area & perimeter.
Airlines Builder - in this Cyberchase game, a player must construct 3 different ships with the same perimeter.	18-20	Game	Area & Perimeter	After the ship is built, the "seats" are filled to show area. After finding all shapes with a perimeter of 8, find shapes with perimeter of 10.
Chairs - this NCTM applet explores how many chairs are needed for different tables in a restaurant.	18-20	Activity	Area & Perimeter	In explore mode, the chair arrangement is displayed. In guess mode, player must enter the correct number of chairs.
Tables and Chairs - explore patterns by determining how many chairs fit around different size tables.	18-20	Activity	Patterns	Extension of the exploration of area & perimeter in Spaghetti & Meatballs for All. Here, students consider equations that describe numbers or relationships in patterns of tables/chairs.

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Unit 2 – Place Value & Multiplication with Larger Numbers

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
Smart Board Files - electronic white board display files contributed by Bridges teachers.	Any - as needed	Smart Board Files		Available in Units 1-3.
Multi-Digit Multiplication Strategy Posters - pdfs illustrate some of the strategies used in Bridges.	4-20	Print Resource	Multi-Digit Multiplication	Option to post as reference in the classroom. Teacher contribution.
Amoeba Multiplication Game - breaks multi-digit multiplication problems into partial products to solve.	4-20	Game	Multi-Digit Multiplication	Look for "Written Multiplication Game." Beginner level is 1 digit x 2 digit up to Advanced level of 3 digit x 2 digit.
Bamzooki Multiplication & Division - help the Bamzookis by solving multiplication & division problems.	4-20	Game	Multiplication & Division	Problems include single digit multiplication, 2 digit x 1 digit multiplication, and 3 digit/1 digit division with remainders.
Bamzooki Place Value Headings - variety of challenges in which players multiply and divide by 10 and multiples of 10.	4, 6	Game	Multiplication & Division	First activity is an easy review of place value. Later activities require multiplication & division by multiples of 10.
Great Estimations - colorful photos depict strategies for estimating a variety of objects.	7, All	Book	Estimation	Estimation is used throughout Bridges. In Session 7, students are asked to make reasonable estimates before solving the problem. See Greater Estimations for more strategies.
Estimatron - estimate groups of objects.	7, All	Activity	Estimation	From Bruce Goldstone, author of Great Estimations.
Comparison Estimator - compare groups of objects, using estimation to determine which is greater.	7, All	Activity	Estimation	Use to practice estimation skills.
Estimator Four - earn pieces in this two player "Connect 4" game by correctly answering estimation questions.	7, All	Game	Estimation	Choose from levels of difficulty, time limit, and different types of problems: addition, multiplication, and percentage. Great for practice with estimating multi-digit multiplication. Also try Estimator Quiz.
Once Upon a Dime Author Nancy Kelly Allen - in this blog entry, Allen writes to students, telling about the writing of her book. Her linked website contains a readers' theatre for the book.	12	Book & Print Resource	Multiplication	Blog entry contains links to additional resources to use with the book, including a word search puzzle and a readers' theatre.
Place Value Books - visit the Virtual Bookshelf to locate titles that explore place value.	Supplement A3	Book	Place Value to Millions	Also see Number & Operations for books that explore numbers into the millions and beyond.
How Much is a Million - book by David Schwartz uses pictures and descriptions to help readers understand a million.	Supplement A3, Activity 2	Book	Place Value to Millions	Also consider reading How Big is a Million? (includes a large poster with a million stars that students could compare to the class grid) and A Million Dots.
Place Value Game - type in the value of the underlined digit in a given number.	Supplement A3, Activity 3	Game	Place Value to Millions	Choose from a variety of levels ranging from less than 10,000 to more than 1,000,000. Site contains ads.
Place Value Mystery Numbers - receive place value clues for each digit in a 7 digit number. Create the number and check the answer.	Supplement A3, Activity 3	Game	Place Value to Millions	Nice activity for numbers to a million.
Area & Perimeter Teaching Tool - make a rectangle and measure its area & perimeter. See related game below. Also see Compound Shape - Area & Perimeter for more challenging shapes. Both require a small annual subscription fee. TESiboard+ activity.	Supplement D6	Activity	Area & Perimeter	Designed for use on an IWB or computer/projector during whole group instruction. Students could also use the activity for independent practice. See additional resources for Area & Perimeter listed in Unit 1.
Area Laser Game - form a rectangle with a given target area. Calculate perimeter using the Perimeter Laser Game. Both require a small annual subscription fee. TESiboard+ activity.	Supplement D6	Game	Area & Perimeter	Good follow-up game for independent practice after using Area & Perimeter Teaching Tool (previous entry.)
Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter - the Sir Cumference characters explore area and perimeter of rectangles and circles.	Supplement D6	Book	Area & Perimeter

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Unit 3 – Fractions & Division

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
Smart Board Files - electronic white board display files contributed by Bridges teachers.	Any - as needed	Smart Board Files		Available in Units 1-3.
Visual Fractions - online tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles.	1-11	Activity	Fractions	Compare, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
Bamzooki Fractions Basic - divide floor arena to show denominator and fill in divisions to represent numerator.	1-11	Game	Fractions	Simple practice in building numerator and denominator.
Dig It - make a fraction from a given set of numbers and locate that fraction on a number line that runs across a field of precious stones.	1-11	Game	Fractions	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer.
Fraction Feud - use number cards to create fractions that are larger or smaller than your opponent's.	1-11	Game	Fractions	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer.
Fractions Dolphin Racing - select the largest fraction to move your dolphin the farthest toward the finish line.	1-11	Game	Fractions
Single Fraction Finder - see fraction on a numberline then build a visual representation.	1-11	Activity	Fractions
Fractions Side by Side - build two fractions by dragging numbers onto the blackboard. Compare the two fractions with visual models.	1-11	Activity	Fractions	Great tool for comparing fractions with visual models.
Egg Carton Fraction Blacklines - pdf for a 12-compartment egg carton.	4-8	Print Resource	Fractions	If you are short on egg cartons, this pdf may come in handy.
Egg Carton Virtual Manipulative - fill egg cartons and use string dividers to build visual fraction models.	4-8	Activity	Fractions	Online, virtual alternative for building fraction models with egg cartons.
Melvin's Make a Match - match bottles with equivalent fractions in this Cyberchase game.	6-7	Game	Fractions - Equivalents	Players must match a visual model to a fraction number.
Concentration - NCTM concentration game in which player matches equivalents hiding behind windows.	6-7	Game	Fractions - Equivalents	Set game to fraction mode. 1-2 players with multiple games and levels of play.
Fraction Tracks - 2 player game in which students race from 0-1 by moving across a series of tracks marked with different fractions.	6, 7, 8, 9, 10-Workplace 3A, 11	Game	Fractions	Add, compare, and find equivalent fractions. With computer access, this could be an additional Work Place game.
Drop Zone - add fractions to total 1.	8, 9, 10-Workplace 3A, 11, Supplement A9	Game	Fractions - Adding	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. Game develops fraction sense, estimation, and skill at adding fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Adding Fractions - use pictures to help add fractions with unlike denominators.	8, 9, 10-Workplace 3A, 11, Supplement A9	Activity	Fractions - Adding	Rename fractions so denominators are the same. Then check answer in a visual model.
Fractazmic - add fraction cards to total 1.	8, 9, 10-Workplace 3A, 11, Supplement A9	Game	Fractions - Adding	The cards include familiar visual models: egg cartons, rulers, liters.
MathTappers: Estimate Fractions - students relate fractions (symbols & pictures) to the nearest half. Then they use fraction estimates in addition & subtraction problems.	8, 9, 10-Workplace 3A, 11, Supplement A9	Game - iApp	Fractions	Free App for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Read more about MathTappers.
Coloring Remainders in Pascal's Triangle - click on all entries that have the same remainder.	12-16	Activity	Division with Remainders	Unique activity for exploring division with remainders.
Flashcards - choose from a wide variety of division problems.	12-19	Activity	Basic to Multi-Digit Division	Click "flashcards" then "4th grade." Scroll to lower half of page.
A Play on Numbers - in this series of articles, Gene Maier looks at visual models for learning fractions in Scene 9-12.	Supplement A9	Article	Fractions	Includes equivalents, add/subtract, and multiply/divide fractions.
At the Vets - calculate the height, length, and weight of various animals at the vets. TESiboard.	Supplement D1	Activity	Measurement: Weight	Nice way to practice measurement in context.
Alien Weigh In - drag alien onto scales and weigh in kilograms or pounds. Turn on the digital display to quickly see each number and convert.	Supplement D1	Activity	Measurement: Weight	Also see Boxing Weigh In, a similar activity indexed on the same page.

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Unit 4 – Geometry & Measurement

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
Mini-Golf - attempt to make a hole in one by hitting a ball at the correct angle.	1–2	Game	Geometry - Angles
Slam Ball - slam ball off sides of a game board to collect points by hitting tokens along the way.	1-2	Game	Geometry - Angles	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. Each player gets 6 turns, and each time, the ball can be angled up or down before being launched to move along the most optimal path.
Alien Angles - position a ray to estimate different angles in order to rescue lost space aliens.	1-2	Game	Geometry - Angles
Angles - conduct a variety of missions using knowledge of angles to control & defeat Roboidz.	1-2	Game	Geometry - Angles	Measure various angles including angles of triangles. Correctly identify angles by: acute, right, obtuse, reflex.
Star Gazing - locate planets by setting telescope at a particular angle in this Cyberchase game.	1-2	Game	Geometry - Angles	Find more angle games on Johnnie's Math Page.
Billy Bug & His Quest for Grub - help the bug to locate his food on a coordinate grid.	4	Game	Coordinate Grids	Simple game. Good practice with coordinates.
The Jeweller of Memphis - collect materials for making jewelry in Ancient Egypt by searching a map with coordinate grids.	4	Game	Coordinate Grids	Short tutorial at the bottom of the page gives map reading instructions.
Geometry Transformations - cartoon host invites players to move shapes in sequence of steps intended to review translation, rotation, and reflection.	5-6	Activity	Geometry - Transformations
TranStar - reflect, rotate, and translate in order to move a shape through outer space.	5-6	Game	Geometry - Transformations	Bridges Blog review. Challenging.
Flip-n-Slide - players build a transformation--a series of slides, turns, and flips--that will allow them to capture the most insects.	5-6	Game	Geometry - Transformations	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. Bridges Blog review. Challenging.
Reflections with Kat - a 7th grader gives a brief tutorial on how to make a reflection on a coordinate grid.	5	Video	Geometry - Transformations	Bridges Blog review.
Transformation Handprints - students make handprint posters to demonstrate rotation, reflection, and translation.	5-6	Activity	Geometry - Transformations	Contribution from a teacher.
Floor Tiles - create a quadrilateral, choose your colors, and watch it tessellate.	6	Activity	Geometry - Transformations	Translations. Create a wide variety of shapes to tessellate and see the effects of color on tessellations. Also try triangles and hexagons with Tessellate!
Symmetry - players create symmetrical figures and find lines of symmetry in this futuristic mission.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Game	Geometry - Symmetry	Fairly simple review of symmetry.
Lines of Symmetry - count the lines of symmetry in an assortment of shapes.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Activity	Geometry - Symmetry
Symmetry Activity - complete a pattern using knowledge of symmetry or create your own symmetrical pattern.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Activity	Geometry - Symmetry	Questions are included, allowing students to reflect on what they know about symmetry.
Cyberchase Symmetrizer - Use the "symmetrizer" to experiment with Cyberchase character symmetry.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Activity	Geometry - Symmetry	Use the "Grid" to help count lines of symmetry. Use "How?" to try mirror symmetry.
Reflective Symmetry in Shapes - click on shapes to see lines of symmetry drawn automatically.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Activity	Geometry - Symmetry
Symmetry Sort - students sort shapes by 0, 1, 2 lines of reflective symmetry.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Activity	Geometry - Symmetry
Line Symmetry - video presentation on line symmetry.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Video	Geometry - Symmetry	Shows line symmetry in real life: nature, architecture, and more.
Investigating Symmetry in Our Alphabet - click on the letters that have horizontal symmetry, vertical symmetry, or both.	9,12-Workplace 4C	Activity	Geometry - Symmetry
Mummy Math - two children use their knowledge of geometric solids to locate a burial chamber in an Egyptian pyramid.	13-20	Book	Geometry - 3D Figures	Covers faces, edges, vertices.
Clicko Game - reconstruct 3D structures based on 2D horizontal flat views. Ages 8 & up. 6 levels of difficulty. Recommended as last game after Equilibrio & Architecto but fits in with geoblock lessons.	13-20	Activity	Geometry - 3D Figures	This is a desktop activity that could be used at home or in school as a challenge extension. Great for choice time. Also see Equilibrio & Architecto .
3D Shapes - futuristic mission in which players use knowledge of 3D shapes to escape Roboidz.	13-20	Game	Geometry - 3D Figures	Sort 3D objects by faces, edges, vertices. Name various 3D shapes; some terms are different than those used in Bridges. Match 3D shapes to nets.
Building Houses with Side Views - view plans for a structure from top, front, and right views. Then build it.	14-15	Game	Geometry - 3D Figures	Build 3D objects from 2D representations.
Point Out the View - Cyberchase game in which the player builds each character's view of a structure.	14-15	Game	Geometry - 3D Figures
Sir Cumference and the First Round Table - assisted by his knight, Sir Cumference, and using ideas offered by Lady Di of Ameter and son Radius, King Arthur finds the perfect shape for his table.	Supplement C3, Activity 3	Book	Measuring Circles	Character names help to reinforce vocabulary: diameter, circumference, radius.
Point the Boat Angle Practice - one of a series of four activities to practice angle measurement. In this activity, turn the boat and rescue a swimmer. TESiboard.	Supplement C3	Activity	Geometry - Angles	Also see: Point the Boat Real Rescue, Search and Rescue Angle Practice, Search and Rescue Enter the Angle.
Angle Estimate then Measure - another series of angle estimating and measuring activities. TESiboard.	Supplement C3	Activity	Geometry - Angles	Also see: Angle Inside Shape Estimate and Measure, Island Angles, and Sailing for Treasure.
Area of Irregular Shapes - use colored paint to define areas within a shape and then add all the colored sections to calculate total area. Use for demonstration or independent practice. Requires a small annual subscription fee. TESiboard+ activity.	Supplement D9	Activity	Area of Polygons	Set the tool to make triangles, quadrilaterals, or other polygons. Great tool for demo on IWB or computer/projector during Supplement D9.

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Unit 5 – Probability & Data Analysis

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
Prime Time - choose which random number generator to use as you try to land on prime number spaces.	All	Game	Probability	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. Challenging.
The Legend of Dick & Dom - interpret data to produce an antidote to rid a fictional world of the plague.	All	Game	Data Analysis	Bridges Blog Review. Game uses tallies, frequency diagram, bar chart, pie chart, various graphs & pictograms.
Bamzooki Probability - calculate probability using percents, decimals and more.	All	Game	Probability	Fairly simple probability game. One race & final spinning activity appear to be "just for fun."
Bamzooki Median, Mode, Mean & Range - sort the creatures in the Zook lair by using knowledge of median, mode, mean & range.	11	Game	Data Analysis	Good review of median, mode, mean & range.
Amoeba Multiplication Game - breaks multi-digit multiplication problems into partial products to solve.	Supplement A5	Game	Multi-Digit Multiplication	See Unit 2 for more multi-digit multiplication activities.
Grid Method - multi-digit numbers are partitioned so students can see and solve partial products in a grid and add. TESiboard.	Supplement A5	Activity	Multi-Digit Multiplication	Tool could be used by teacher via IWB or computer/projector for whole group instruction or by individual students for practice with multiplication.
Ten Times Better - descriptions of different animals highlight the numbers from one to ten and their multiples of ten, such as a sloth having 3 toes while a centipede has 30 feet.	Supplement A5, Activity 2-3	Book	Multiply by 10	Reviews basic multiplying by 10.
Make 24 - use four numbers and all operations to make 24.	Supplement B1, Activity 2	Game	Order of Operations	Provides practice in Order of Operations.
Number Factory - add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide a set of four numbers to come as close as possible to a target number.	Supplement B1, Activity 2	Game	Order of Operations	Students need instructional support to get started; read Background Information. Provides practice in Order of Operations.
Order of Operations Hopscotch - teach acronym with hopscotch.	Supplement B1, Activity 2	Activity	Order of Operations	Contribution from a teacher.
Order of Operations Four - two player, Connect 4 style game in which students must use order of operations to correctly answer questions. Choose from several levels.	Supplement B1, Activity 2	Game	Order of Operations	Player sees a number sentence and must apply knowledge of Order of Operations to answer. Also try Order of Operations Quiz.
Primary Krypto - using 5 numbers and any of 4 operations, arrive at a target number. Uses only numbers 1-10. NCTM.	Supplement B1, Activity 2	Game	Order of Operations
Algebra Equations & Inequalities - select the number that will balance the equation.	Supplement B1, Activity 3-4	Activity	Variables & Expressions
Improper to Mixed Fractions Tool - teacher tool to show step by step conversion of improper fractions to mixed fractions. TESiboard.	Supplement A6, Activity 1	Activity	Fractions & Mixed Numbers	Also see Mixed to Improper Fractions Tool.
Pizza Slices - explore fractions & mixed numbers in pizzas. TESiboard.	Supplement A6, Activity 1	Activity	Fractions & Mixed Numbers	3 levels of play.

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Unit 6 – Fractions & Decimals

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
MathTappers: Equivalents - find groups of tiles showing equivalent fractions, decimals, and/or percents.	Any	Game - iApp	Fractions	Game can display a numberline, a 100-grid, or a pie chart showing the value of the intial fraction selected.
MathTappers: Estimate Fractions - students relate fractions (symbols & pictures) to the nearest half. Then they use fraction estimates in addition & subtraction problems.	Any	Game - iApp	Fractions	Free App for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Read more about MathTappers.
Visual Fractions - online tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles.	2-4	Activity	Fractions	Compare, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
Dig It - make a fraction from a given set of numbers and locate that fraction on a number line that runs across a field of precious stones.	2-4	Game	Fractions	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer.
Fraction Feud - use number cards to create fractions that are larger or smaller than your opponent's.	2-4	Game	Fractions	Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the computer. See more fraction games on Johnnie's Math Page.
Single Fraction Finder - see fraction on a numberline then build a visual representation.	2-4	Activity	Fractions
Estimate - estimate numbers on a number line, including options for decimals . Valuable teaching tool that could be used as a class opener.	9-20	Activity	Decimals - Estimation	Choose from a wide variety of numberlines. Students could be taught to use independently but it may be most valuable for whole group practice.
Higher & Lower - put 5 decimal cards in order and check your answer.	9-20	Activity	Decimals	First click on cards to reveal values. Then click "order" to receive sorting framework. Then "check" answer. Choose from numbers with 1-3 decimal points.
Ordering Decimals - put 5 decimal numbers in order. Compare 2 decimals in the "testing room" if extra help is needed.	9-20	Activity	Decimals
Place Value Pirates - read a place value clue (like "3 in the tenths place") and click on the pirate standing on the number that contains that clue.	9-20	Game	Decimals
Decimals with Dick & Dom - watch a humorous video and find the biggest decimal in this game from BBC Maths.	9-20	Game	Decimals	To help Dick & Dom, players must add and order decimals, convert grams to kilograms, convert percents and fractions to decimals, and find the biggest decimal.
Money with Dick & Dom - compute purchases by adding, subtracting, and multiplying "Kankles."	12,14-Work Place 6B, 15	Game	Money - Decimals	Uses imaginary money, Kankles, that appears to mimic British pounds. Works for computing money & decimals.
Making Change - find the difference between a price and the amount of money paid using the fewest coins and bills possible.	12,14-Work Place 6B, 15	Game	Money - Decimals
Numberline App - player drags fractions, percents, and decimals into the correct order on a 0-1 numberline	18	Game - iApp	Fractions & Decimals	Free app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Fraction Factory - order fractions and decimals on a numberline.	18	Game - iApp	Fractions & Decimals	Free app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
A Play on Numbers - in this series of articles, Gene Maier looks at visual models for learning fractions in Scene 9-12.	Supplement Set A6	Article	Fractions	Includes equivalents, add/subtract, and multiply/divide fractions.

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Unit 7 – Algebraic Thinking

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
Investigating Growing Patterns - Mathwire contains a wide array of growing pattern explorations.	All	Activity	Growing Patterns	Mathwire is an excellent source of standards-based math activities that could be used as extensions.
Pattern Generator - explore patterns with shapes, letters, numbers.	All	Activity	Patterns	Opportunity to generate and analyze patterns.
Exploring Patterns - tool allows you to select from several different patterns and explore what happens when you change the "expression" and "number of terms" sliders.	All	Activity	Patterns	View how both the chosen object and expression changes.
Spooky Sequences Square Numbers - find the number that comes next in a sequence of square numbers.	7	Activity	Square Numbers
Spooky Sequences Triangular Numbers - find the number that comes next in a sequence of triangular numbers.	8	Activity	Triangular Numbers	Great extension to session 8.

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Unit 8 – Wingspans: Measurement & Data Analysis

Link	Session	Type	Math Topic	Notes
The Legend of Dick & Dom - interpret data to produce an antidote to rid a fictional world of the plague.	All	Game	Data Analysis	Bridges Blog Review. Game uses tallies, frequency diagram, bar chart, pie chart, various graphs & pictograms.
Audubon Society Kids' Page - visit the Audubon Society for a variety of games and live bird web cams.	All	Activity	Subject Integration

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