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Worksheet Generator - This web site will allow you to create printable math worksheets from your browser.
(addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed problems, fractions, measurement, fractions, graphing, telling time, and a one-hundred chart)

a site for teachers | a PowerPoint show | Adobe Acrobat document | a Word document sound | video format | interactive lesson | a quiz | lesson plan | to print

1. Cross Numbers - [numbers up to six or nine digits] numbers are spelled out as crossword clues, fill in the digits [advanced - up to twelve digits]
2. Read and Recognize Numbers - [this link opens in a new window] Select format (spelling numeral or writing the digits) and select top value to give students practice in writing and reading numbers.
3. Really Big Numbers - Enter a number then click the Click here button to see how to write it. Use numbers appropriate to this SPI.

1. Get a Visual on What a Fraction is - type in a fraction into the boxes and this page will show you what your fraction means using the picture of a pie
2. Ice Cream Shop - Convert improper fractions to mixed fractions
3. Identify the Gems for Each Store and Ship the Order - determine which gems are equivalent to the ones wanted by each store and then ship the order (check to see if you were right)
4. Maggies Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made
5. Old Egyptian Math Cats Fractions - Add fractions like a true Old Egyptian Math Cat!
6. Shade - Shade the figure to match the equivalent fraction.
7. Visual Fractions - Review on identifying, renaming, comparing, addition and subtraction. (quizzes follow lessons)
8. Worksheet Generator - Reducing Fractions to Lowest Terms - You decide on the number of problems, the difficulty and whether or not to include improper fractions

1. Count decimals [this link opens on a new page] using graphic shapes
2. Decimal Order - Put the sequence of decimal numbers into ascending order
3. Spy Guys Interactive - Decimals - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 1
4. There Must Be Thousands - [this link opens on a new page] read, write and identify numerals to the hundred thousands (Author - Sandi King)
5. What's Your Name? - [this link opens on a new page] know the value of numbers when written in standard form or expanded notation (Author - Sandi King)

1. All in the Family - [this link opens on a new page] multiply and divide fact families that have the number 7 (Author - Sandi King)
2. Ambleweb Divider Machine - three levels are available
3. Ambleweb Times Table Tester - practice multiplication facts on one of three levels; Easier, Harder, or Megahard.
4. Animal Legs - (3-5) [this link opens on a new page] use repeated addition as a strategy to solve multiplication story problems (Author - Sandi King)
5. Are You a Math Magician? - Two levels of practice with several operations are available; addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Mixed practice is also available; addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, or a mix of all four. Select the level appropriate for this spi. Separate games for each operation are available; Addition game, Subtraction game, Multiplication game, and Division game
6. Arithmetic Four - [A game like Connect Four] A pair of students must answer arithmetic questions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to earn a piece to place on the board. Parameters: time limit, difficulty level, types of questions
7. Adding double and triple digits - select skill level practice
8. Checking Division - [this link opens on a new page] learn that multiplication is the inverse operation of division (Author - Sandi King)
9. Checking Subtraction - [this link opens on a new page] explore the inverse relationship of addition and subtraction (Author - Sandi King)
10. Circus Fun - [this link opens on a new page] add up to three digits with regrouping (Author - Kaye Maddox)
11. Count the Goodies - This multiplication activity from Harcourt School’s Mighty Math Calculating Crew asks you to multiply using regrouping. Three problems at a time are presented.
12. Dividerama - division with two-digit divisors
13. Division Factory - [click Continue to play the game] choose easy [division by 2 or 10] or harder [division by 3, 4, or 5]
14. Fact Families - [this link opens on a new page] learn about multiplication and division fact families (Author - Jackie Russell)
15. Groups Of Dogs - (3-5) [this link opens on a new page] use arrays to understand the meaning of multiplication (Author - Sandi King)
16. Long Division Teaching Aid: Double Division - Teaching Double Division can help in teaching long division by reinforcing the principles of division and giving students success with a less frustrating alternative. on 4/30/08
17. Mad Math Minutes - [this link opens on a new page] This is a great way to practice basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You pick the number of and types of problems that you want to practice. You may also choose the largest number used in a problem as well as the number of terms (numbers) used
18. Math Mastery - select operation and practice your facts!
19. Minute Math - select type and level of problems to give students practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division
20. Multiplication Mystery - drag the product to the correct place on a 9 x 9 grid
21. Nine Pattern - [this link opens on a new page] explore patterns while multiplying and dividing by 9 (Author - Kaye Maddox)
22. Number Cop - select multiples of some number (2-9), click on Start then use the left and right arrows to move the police car to intercept only multiples of that number
23. On Target - [this link opens on a new page] recall division facts (Author - Kaye Maddox)
24. Space Racer (Asteroids) - to aovid asteroids you must solve multiplication problems; move left by solving the left-side problem or move righrt by solving the right-side problem
25. Speed Grid: Addition - (level 3) Students answer the question set by clicking on two numbers that complete the sentence. You set the number of questions (2 to 99) and the time limit (1 to 10)
26. Speed Grid: Multiplication - Students answer the question set by clicking on two numbers that complete the sentence. You set the number of questions (2 to 99) and the time limit (1 to 10)
27. Speed Grid: Subtraction - (level 3) Students answer the question set by clicking on two numbers that complete the sentence. You set the number of questions (2 to 99) and the time limit (1 to 10)
28. Spinning Wheels - [this link opens on a new page] learn multiplication facts (Author - Kaye Maddox)
29. Sum Sense (Addition) - Students practice single digit addition by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
30. Sum Sense (Division) - Students practice single digit division by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
31. Sum Sense (Multiplication) - Students practice single digit multiplication by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
32. Sum Sense (Subtraction) - Students practice single digit subtraction by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
33. Times Table Grid - students are asked to locate the product of two single-digit numbers
34. Times Table Grid II - students are given a sample product and asked where to locate it on a 10x10 grid

1. My Place - [this link opens on a new page] learn that the value of a digit is determined by the placement of that digit (Author - Sandi King)
2. Place Value Strategy - [game for one or two players] a spinner is used to select a number, players then decide where to place the number in order to make the greatest possible decimal value
3. Place Value - this video lesson explains place value in whole numbers and decimal numbers, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on a quiz. (does not go past thousands)
4. Place Value - [this link opens on a new page] Rounding numbers and place value activities - Students can choose from easy to super hard!
5. Practice place value at FreeMathTest - numbers 10 to 99, numbers 100 to 999, numbers 1000 to 9999
6. Place Value of Decimals - What is the place value of a number in a decimal?
7. There Must Be Thousands - [this link opens on a new page] read, write and identify numerals to the hundred thousands (Author - Sandi King)

1. Crack the Code - [this link opens on a new page] Find the missing number in a series
2. Decimal and Whole Number Jeopardy - [this link opens on a new page] one or two player game
3. Genius Boxing - box some of history's great math minds such as Einstein, Copernicus, Galileo, Bill Gates and more for universal math supremacy
4. Ordering Decimal Numbers - click and drag the numbers to put them in order from least to greatest
5. Ordering Decimal Numbers II - click and drag the numbers to put them in order from least to greatest

1. Estimation Valley Golf - estimate the distance to the hole using number computation.
2. Half Court Rounding - " Round the number at the bottom of the page. Then, click enter. If you are correct, your character will make the basket. If you are wrong, he will miss. Try to get the highest score possible in 90 seconds."
3. Let's Go Shopping - [this link opens on a new page] estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop (Author - Sandi King)
4. Long Division Teaching Aid: Double Division - Teaching Double Division can help in teaching long division by reinforcing the principles of division and giving students success with a less frustrating alternative. on 4/30/08
5. Round About - [this link opens on a new page] estimate by rounding (Author - Sandi King)
6. Spy Guys Interactive - Rounding Numbers - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 9
7. That's Right - [this link opens on a new page] estimate measurements in real-world problems using money (Author - Kaye Maddox)
8. Weigh the Wangdoodles - Your job is to find the weight of each Wangdoodle using the information provided by the scales. To be successful, you will have to make sure that the weight you assign to each Wangdoodle works on each scale. This activity is a fun but challenging introduction to multiple algebraic equations.

1. Addition of Decimals - explanation followed by practice
2. Count the Money - You're given a target amount and the number of coins you already have. You must determine how many more coins of a certain type are needed to reach the target.
3. Decimal Darts - [game for one or two players] an invisible number line is superimposed on a dart board, students calculate the location of a balloon and then throw a dart
4. Decimal Squares Blackjack - cards containing decimals are displayed, students decide whether to ask for more cards until they get as close to 2.0 without going over
5. Decimal Speedway - [game for one or two players] the number line is in the form of a race track, students must multiply decimals and then locate the correct point on the track (number line)
6. Decimal Squares Interactive Games - add, subtract and multiply decimals in a multitude of games.
7. Draggable Decimals - add, subtract, multiply decimals. Personalize problems with this game, selecting number of decimals to include.
8. Let's Do Lunch - [this link opens on a new page] use a menu to order lunches that meet various criteria (Author - Sandi King)
9. Railroad Repair - [decimal addition] students must repair gaps in the railroad tracks by adding decimal lengths of track - each section gets harder
10. Show Me The Money - [this link opens on a new page] add using columns (Author - Sandi King)
11. Subtraction of Decimals - What is the difference between the two decimals? explanation followed by practice

1. Addition and Subtraction Word Problems [this link opens on a new page]
2. Arrange a Party - [this link opens on a new page] use problem solving steps to find and use the range of a set of data to plan a party (Author - Kristy Rousseau)
3. Cameron's Trip - [this link opens on a new page] multiply and divide to solve real-world problems (Author - Jackie Russell)
4. Cliff Banger - problems related to the damage that the elements do to beachfront property ( not available 5-5-08)
5. Decimal Darts - [game for one or two players] an invisible number line is superimposed on a dart board, students calculate the location of a balloon and then throw a dart
6. Decimal Squares Blackjack - cards containing decimals are displayed, students decide whether to ask for more cards until they get as close to 2.0 without going over
7. Groups Of Dogs - (3-5) [this link opens on a new page] use arrays to understand the meaning of multiplication (Author - Sandi King)
8. Let's Do Lunch - [this link opens on a new page] use a menu to order lunches that meet various criteria (Author - Sandi King)
9. Let's Go Shopping - [this link opens on a new page] estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop (Author - Sandi King)
10. Making Arrays - using arrays to practice understanding of multiplication
11. Making Change at the Math Playground - calculate change back on a purchase then click and drag the change to the counter using the smallest number of bills or coins
12. Math at the Mall - practice percentages and finding the best deal while shopping at a virtual mall
13. Math stories with Leon the Chameleon - Click on the Multiplication and Division or the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen)
14. Show Me The Money - [this link opens on a new page] add using columns (Author - Sandi King)
15. Shopping at Troy's Toys - percent shopping
16. Sock Adventures - Fractions/Estimations, Multiplication, Money - Run-away socks put students through critical thinking math exercises.
17. Spy Guys Interactive - Problem Solving Bank - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 20. fifteen problems to solve, with suggested strategies given
18. Word Problem Generator - Select the operation and the number of problems. Self checking.
19. Word Problems for Kids - Pick your grade level and start solving problems!
20. Word Problems for Grades 1 - 5 - This KidZone math page has four fifth grade problems. Each time you open a new page the site generates new values for the problem.
21. Word Problem Practice - Problems in addition, subtraction and more (Warning: many pop-up ads on this site) (grades 1-5)

1. Fraction Bars - interactive site; can program it to fit your needs.
2. Improper Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on , then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game.
3. Mixed Numbers - [this link opens on a new page] identify and define mixed number parts (Author - Joseph Howell) [somewhat elementary, but reinforces the concept clearly]
4. Mixed Numbers - in Fishy Fractions click on or then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game.
5. Spy Guys Interactive - Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 2
6. Tony's Fraction Pizza Shop - great interactive game on fractions

1. Alligator Lunch - (3-5) [this link opens on a new page] learn greater than and less than symbols (Author - Sandi King)
2. Comparing Fractions - in Fishy Fractions click on , then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game.
3. Comparing Fractions Factsheets - seven factsheets are available
4. Comparing Fractions Game - three levels are available
5. Comparing Fractions Games - two games; Dolphin Racing, and Ordering Game
6. Comparing Fractions Quiz - three levels are available
7. Comparing Fractions Worksheets - four worksheets available
8. Comparing Numbers Quiz - three levels available on 4/20/08
9. Comparing Numbers Worksheet - three sheets to print
10. Comparing Values - Create your own math facts worksheets for comparing values. Problems can include calculations using positive and negative numbers, and two-digit decimal values.
11. Fraction Generator - generate your own online interactive worksheet comparing fractions
12. Fraction Sorter - interactive site posted by Shodor on 4/20/08
13. Organize the Wrenches - wrenches of various sizes must be placed in order from smallest to largest
14. Put Numbers in Order Game - three levels are available sort 4, 6 or 8 numbers on 4/20/08
15. Simple Fractions - An instructional site that reviews terms, factoring, reducing, addition and subtraction of fractions

1. Adding Fractions - Find a common denominator and add the fractions.
2. Adding or Subtracting Fractions, Same Denominators - in Fishy Fractions click on , or , then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game.
3. Adding or Subtracting Fractions, Unlike Denominators - in Fishy Fractions click on , or , then click on Begin Game. When the sign up screen comes up click to begin the game.
4. EZ Fractions - Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide fractions - Help tools are on the site to give students every tool necessary for performing operations with fractions as easy as it has ever been!
5. Fraction Generator - Generate your own online interactive worksheet with your own specifications!
6. Fraction Worksheet Generator - [this link opens on a new page] create random fraction worksheets for practice
7. Maggies Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made
8. Old Egyptian Math Cats Fractions - Add fractions like a true Old Egyptian Math Cat!

1. Adding Fractions - with the same denominator [instruction followed by practice]
2. Adding Fractions - using circle graphs - Mixed numbers
3. Adding Fractions - mixed denominators
4. Death To Decimals - Click up at the top for detailed instructions for how to play. Match fractions with decimal form of the number.
5. Decifractator - convert fractions to decimal equivalents
6. Equivalent Fractions - find the fraction that is equivalent to the fraction given
7. Equivalent Fractions and Decimals - decide which answer will balance the scale
8. Finding a percent of a quantity - online quiz
9. Fractions, Decimals or Percent - two are given, you supply the third
10. Fraction Practice - All operations, mixed practice - (explanations given for wrong answers)
11. Fraction Worksheet Generator - [this link opens on a new page] Create random fraction worksheets for practice.
12. Maggies Farm - keep up with how many apples are sold and how much money was made
13. Match Fractions and Decimals - this quiz is in the form of a concentration game
14. Percent Problems - [this link opens on a new page] a one-player, or two-player game from Quia
15. Percents and Ratios - an index of pages that teach percent and ratio skills covered in K8 math courses - Each page has an explanation, interactive practice and challenge games about percents and ratios. (from AAA math)
16. Percents and Wholes - online quiz
17. Percent with a Calculator - after the lesson there are problems to work (don't run your mouse over the colored blocks until you have an answer in mind)
18. Practice Solving Percent Problems - more percent practice
19. Rename Fractions in Lowest Terms - practice in renaming fractions
20. Shopping at Troy's Toys - percent shopping
21. Solving Percent Problems Using a Pyramid Grid - an interactive lesson
22. Spy Guys Interactive - Decimals - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 1
23. Spy Guys Interactive - Solving Problems with Decimals - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 5
24. Spy Guys Interactive - Percent - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 4
25. Subtracting Fractions - with same denominator (explanation followed by practice)
26. Tony's Pizza - create a pizza with toppings equivalent to the fractions
27. Using the Proportion Method to Solve Percent Problems - practice problems at the end

1. Divide fractions - (using circles) this will show graphically how the divisor will fit into the dividend a whole number of times
2. Dividing fractions - Fraction Bar -This is a very versatile tool that can be used to illustrate a variety of number operations.
3. Fraction Worksheet Generator - [this link opens on a new page] create random fraction worksheets for practice
4. Fractional Distances - find Grampy by entering a fractional distance - (includes mixed numbers and various fractions)
5. Multiply fractions - with circles,mixed number times a whole number
6. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - online quiz
7. Multiplying Fractions - [this link opens on a new page] Soccer Shootout - (Funbrain activity)
8. Multiplying Rational Fractions - online quiz - (answers provided)
9. Word problems - online quiz adding and subtracting fractions

1. Number & Operations (Grades 3 - 5)

1. Algebra Puzzle - Find the value of each of the three objects presented in the puzzle. The numbers given represent the sum of the objects in each row or column. Sometimes, only one object will appear in a row or column. That makes the puzzle easier to solve. Other times, you will have to look for relationships among the objects.
2. Brenda's Bedroom Border - (3-5) [this link opens on a new page] complete a pattern (Author - Paulette Boggs)
3. Million Dollar Mission - a mathematics fantasy
4. Patterns - this video lesson explains patterns, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes. (somewhat elementary, but a good review)
5. Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. (square numbers)
6. Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. (triangular numbers)
7. Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. one digit numbers (by ones) | two digit numbers (by ones) | three digit numbers (by ones) | counting by twos | counting by fives | counting by tens | backward by ones | backward by twos | backward by fives | backward by tens
8. Spy Guys Interactive - Summarizing/Extending Patterns - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 8

1. Ambleweb Function Machine - students identify what process was used to produce a sequence of numbers (twelve processes available)
2. Function Machine - Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs.

1. Cliff Banger - problems related to the damage that the elements do to beachfront property (not available 5-5-08)
2. Grand Slam Math - Level I - [this link opens in a new window] 15 addition and subtraction single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go
3. Grand Slam Math - Level II - [this link opens in a new window] 15 multiplication and division single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go
4. Is That A Fact? - [this link opens on a new page] select the appropriate operation for solving a problem (Author - Randy Russell)
5. Math Hoops -. All word problems use whole numbers but the problems range from single step addition to multistep equations. There are also problems that require students to interpret remainders. Students who answer 5 questions correctly get a chance to play some basketball.
6. Math Playground - Hundreds of self-checking word problems for students in grades 1 to 6. There are currently 675 word problems available. They will be adding more content throughout the school year
7. Math Stories Activity - select Combining, Separating, Comparing, or Equal Groups and then work through activities by writing math sentences
8. Math stories with Leon the Chamelion - Click on the Multiplication and Division or the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen)
9. Thinking Blocks - (an engaging, interactive math tool to help students learn how to solve multistep word problems; addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, and ratio & proportion) Thinking Blocks encourages students to look beyond the surface to discover the concepts and relationships that are at the core of every math problem.
10. Word Problems with Katie and Arlo - Level I - [this link opens in a new window] 10 addition and subtraction single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go
11. Word Problems with Katie and Arlo - Level II - [this link opens in a new window] 10 multiplication and division single and multistep word problems that start out easy and get a little harder as you go

1. Algebraic Reasoning Using Weighing Scales - Learn how to think algebraically with these clever weighing scales. Levels 1 and 2 contain two scales. Level 3 is more difficult and has three scales. Your goal is to determine the weight of one or more of the objects.
2. Let's Go Shopping - [this link opens on a new page] estimate by rounding to the nearest dollar as they shop (Author - Sandi King)
3. Math stories with Leon the Chameleon - Click on the Multiplication and Division or the Addition and Subtraction button under the heading Select a Story (select Maybe Later on the registration screen)
4. Problem-Solving - Numerous online tasks covering all operations with hints and answers provided.
5. Spy Guys Interactive - Balancing Equations - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 11
6. Sum Sense (Addition) - Students practice single digit addition by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
7. Sum Sense (Division) - Students practice single digit division by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
8. Sum Sense (Multiplication) - Students practice single digit multiplication by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
9. Sum Sense (Subtraction) - Students practice single digit subtraction by dragging numbers to complete the sentence.
10. Word Problems - addition and subtraction
11. Word Problems - [this link opens on a new page] Quia site

1. Factors - select the answer that is not a factor of the displayed number
2. Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. (square numbers)
3. Spooky Sequences - One of the ghosts is missing a number. Click on the numbers along the bottom to enter the right number in the sequence. (triangular numbers)
4. Spy Guys Interactive - Balancing Equations - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 11
5. Using Number Patterns, Fractions, and Ratios - [this link opens on a new page] use a Quia quiz to practice greatest common factor, simplify fractions, least common multiple, and divisibility rules [Who Wants to be a Millionaire format]

1. Is That A Fact? - [this link opens on a new page] select the appropriate operation for solving a problem (Author - Randy Russell)

1. Exploring Baby Weight Mathematically - A baby's weight changes dramatically in the first weeks of life. For example, students will look at data for Baby Kevin and Baby David.
2. Quantitative Environmental Learning Project - a rich source of data based projects

1. Algebra (Grades 3 - 5)

1. Banana Hunt - This game helps students practice the degrees of an angle
2. Identify Geometric Shapes - (this link opens in a new page) match the shape with the correct name to uncover a picture - flash card format
3. Identify types of Angles - Select correct name of angles (not available 5-5-08)
4. Online Angle Lesson - Learn about the different types of angles (not available 5-5-08)
5. Spy Guys Interactive - Working with Angles - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 16

1. Ask Hannah - [this link opens on a new page] describe symmetry in two-dimensional shapes (Author - Julie Thompson)
2. Lines of Symmetry - this video lesson explains horizontal, vertical and diagonal line symmetry, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes.
3. Symmetry Activity - practice making patterns that have symmetry

1. Angles - students practice their knowledge of acute, obtuse and alternate angles
2. Giraffe Angles - Draw, and label as many angles as you can that are formed by their bodies, or are parts of their bodies. Also try Shark Angles. (not available 5-5-08)
3. Patterns for Solid Figures - Complete to make a cube figure
4. Triangle Explorer - Students learn about areas of triangles and about the Cartesian coordinate system through experimenting with triangles drawn on a grid.

1. Cube - Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded.
2. Fruity Flip Flop - students must move fruit to form rows of three, or more, of the same fruit.
3. Flip, Slide, or Turn - six flash movies allow you to watch the path an object takes while it is being transformed on 4/21/08
4. Flips, Slides, and Turns - a manipulative which allows you to view the effect of applying reflection, translation, and rotation transformations on 4/21/08
5. Mathematical Movements (Flips, Slides and Turns) - [designed for 3rd grade] a 25 page lesson with printables on 4/21/08
6. Measuring Turns - what would shapes look like if rotated
7. Motion in Geometry - a 127 slide PowerPoint show on 4/21/08
8. Slides, Flips, and Turns - lesson plan with links to four printables
9. Spy Guys Interactive - Slides and Flips - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 17
10. Transformations - a Flash movie which demonstrates flips, slides, and turns on 4/21/08
11. Wrapping Paper Patterns - [this link opens on a new page] decide which figures would result from a flip, a slide, or a turn (Author - Paulette Boggs)

1. Billy Bug - Guide Billy to the coordinates hiding the food. coordinates 0-10 | coordinates 0-5
2. Graphing Skills - [this link opens on a new page] What's the point? find the point on the grid (choose Easy for Quadrant 1 problems)
3. Grid Graph - [this link opens on a new page] identify and plot points on a grid (Author - Paulette Boggs)
4. Reading Grids - find Hurkle in an intersection of a grid
5. Simple Coordinates Game - Students investigate the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted.
6. Simple Maze Game - Students investigate the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system by directing a robot through a mine field laid out on the plane.
7. Stock the Shelves - [this link opens on a new page] You are the clerk. Stock the shelves using a special coordinate plane. [all 4 quadrants used in this game]
8. Worksheet Generator - Print your own blank coordinate plane worksheets, you determine the number of grids on a sheet and whether the grids are numbered or not.
9. Advanced (all 4 Quadrants used)
1. General Coordinates Game - Students investigate the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted. (all 4 quadrants utilized)
2. Maze Game - Students use their knowledge of points on a graph to move a robot to the target, while avoiding mines. (all 4 quadrants utilized)

1. Quad Squad - [this link opens on a new page] describe various quadrilaterals (Author - Sandi King)

1. 3-D Object Viewer - Students may explore a variety of 3-D objects and their accompanying 2-D views.
2. Building Houses with Side View - student constructs a block figure (dynamic, perspective drawing) to match (10 different figures)
3. Coloring 3-D sides - [UK spelling on this site] Find the red sides shown in a series of 2-D drawings and click on the right face of the 3-D model to color it red. 20 questions
4. Coloring 2-D sides - Use the colored portion of the 3-D object to color the correct side of the 2-D drawing.
5. Cube - Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded.
6. Guess the View - Students are given a 3-D view of an object, and then given a 2-D view of the object. Students must choose which of 6 views is being displayed from a list.
7. Plot Plans and Silhouettes - from Shape and Space in Geometry - the student task is to come up with plot plans that could match the given silhouettes. Background information is available at another page.
8. Point Out the View - a ten level activity from PBS Kids, students must show what 2-D view each of four viewers would see when looking at a stack of blocks
9. Rotating Houses - Students are presented with a 3-D figure created with blocks that can be rotated and flipped using a mouse. The figure must be rotated until it matches a 2-D representation of one of the views.

1. Geometry (Grades 3 - 5)

1. Be a Scientist - [this link opens on a new page] estimate temperatures using a Celsius thermometer (Author - Sandi King)
2. Hot Stuff - [this link opens on a new page] estimate temperatures using a Fahrenheit thermometer (Author - Sandi King)
3. Thermometer - asks students to compare the temperature on two days, and it instructs them on the concepts of minus quantities as the difference between two things

1. Are We There Yet? - [this link opens on a new page] select the appropriate unit of measure (Author - Kaye Maddox)
2. How Many Pearls - You've just stumbled on a treasure chest filled with pearls and you want a quick estimate of the number, without having to count them one by one.
3. Estimation of Length - Online lesson

1. 77 Degrees F.... and rising! (The Greenhouse Dilemma) - analyze data regarding our atmosphere (not available 5-5-08)
2. Cave Data - use given data to draw conclusions about caves (not available 5-5-08)
3. Cliff Banger - problems related to the damage that the elements do to beachfront property (not available 5-5-08)
4. Hydrologic Logic - evaluate the cost of handling erosion by-products (not available 5-5-08)
5. Ice Is Nice! - use glacier data to draw conclusions (not available 5-5-08)
6. Twistin' and Turnin' ...Tornadoes! - analyze data regarding tornadoes (not available 5-5-08)

1. Alien Angles - estimate angles, without a protractor, ranging from 1-180 by dragging a movable line
2. Area - calculate the area of a rectangle
3. Area Explorer - Students are shown shapes on a grid after setting the perimeter and asked to calculate areas of the shapes.
4. Measure it - practice using a ruler (inches and centimeters)
5. Measuring Angles - investigating angles and the use of a protractor
6. Measuring Tools - [this link opens on a new page] select measurement tools for real-world measuring situations (Author - Sandi King)
7. Perimeter Explorer - Students are shown shapes on a grid after setting the area and asked to calculate perimeters of the shapes.
8. Shape Explorer - Students are shown shapes on a grid and asked to calculate areas and perimeters of the shapes.
9. Spy Guys Interactive - Surface Area of Prisms - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 14
10. Spy Guys Interactive - Area and Perimeter - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 12
11. Spy Guys Interactive - Relating Area and Perimeter - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 13
12. Spy Guys Interactive - Volume and Displacement - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 15
13. Teaching Measures - Choose from three modules; length, mass, and capacity. Each category offers several activities for your large screen display as well as supporting worksheets.
14. Weight and Capacity - this video lesson explains weight and capacity and the units to measure each, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes.