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Free, Fun Math Games For All Ages!

November 26th, 2012

Hi! It’s Monday, November 26, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Sheppard Software: Math

Age Range: 4-15 (about grades PreK-10 with parental supervision)

The fabulous Sheppard Software company provides this educational website that offers a multitude of fun and engaging math games with sound and visual effects to make learning fun and more memorable. The games are designed with various difficulty levels so that players will continue to be challenged no matter how far they progress.

When you get to the site, you’ll see a menu of games that cover topics including:

  • Addition
  • Algebra
  • Counting
  • Comparing/Orderin
  • Decimals
  • Division
  • Fractions
  • Factors
  • Geometry
  • Integers
  • Measuring
  • Mixed Operations
  • Money
  • Multiplication
  • Numbers
  • Place Value
  • Round/Estimate
  • Subtraction
  • Time

Click on any topic to find an assortment of games to practice and improve mathematical skill.

Don’t miss exploring the main horizontal menu located at the top of the home page, to find interactive learning games for language arts, science, social sciences and more! You’ll want to bookmark this site to return often!

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Native American Math Activities!

November 5th, 2012

Hi! It’s Monday, November 5, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Websites:

See Below

Age Range: Varies (with parental supervision)

It’s November and in the U.S. learning activities are often themed around the contributions of Native Americans to American history. Here are some math activities inspired by the same:

Play Picaria

Age Range: All

A homeschooling family offers step-by-step instructions for how to make your own game board and play Picaria, a fun strategy game developed by the Zuni or Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest. It is similar to tic-tac-toe, but more challenging. Don’t miss the terrific tips and videos on worldwide traveling and learning with kids at this website, too!

Native American Geometry

Age Range: 9-14

This website was designed for students in grades 4-9 and teaches geometry through hands-on investigations and design activities. It has been used successfully in GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) programs as well.

Mathematics with Native American Tepees

Age Range: 13-16

This lesson plan was created for high school algebra and geometry students and “investigates the tipi of the plains Indians. You will reflect, plan, and consider designs for building tipis. Once done you will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the architecture, design, lifestyle and cultural significance of the tipi in the American culture.”

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Free Online Science Labs!

October 23rd, 2012

Hi! It’s Tuesday, October 23, 2012 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

SEED Science

Age Range: 10-18 (with parental supervision)

This website is sponsored by the non-profit foundation called SEED (Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development), to support teachers, parents and other mentors with resources to help students learn about technology and science with regard to global issues, such as water, energy, climate change, and much more. SEED offers free science resources including informative articles, lab experiments, as well as math puzzles and games.

When you get to the site, you’ll see some featured resources. Use the menu on the left side of the home page to explore:

*Articles – Enjoy science articles (that can easily be used as lessons) on topics such as: Air & Space, Earth Science, Health & Safety, Energy, Water, and more. Place your cursor over the topics to see a drop-down menu of related articles. All of the articles include fascinating information and are linked to experiments students can do to demonstrate the concepts covered in the articles.

*Laboratory – This online lab provides students with the materials list (includes common household items and materials available at a pharmacy or hardware store) and instructions for conducting experiments to learn more about Air & Space, Earth Science, Electricity & Magnetism, Properties of Liquids, and Energy. Click on any topic and see a drop-down menu of experiments. For example, students can build a personal seismograph or build their own star! There are Teacher’s Notes, as well as examples of results.

*Math Puzzles – Sharpen your math skills with fun puzzles and games that include arithmetic, probability, algebraic thinking, geometry, topology, logic, and more.

All of the resources are available in a variety of languages too, just look for the language menu at the top of the page.

You can also purchase science kits, books, and games from the online store, but no purchase is necessary to access the free resources mentioned above.

There is a lot of content here, so bookmark the site to return often.

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Math Biographies, History, & More!

October 15th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Monday, October 15, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

MacTutor History of Math Archive

Age Range: 10 and up (Some of the trivia will appeal to younger students, with parental supervision.)

This website archives the biographies of famous and not-so-famous mathematicians, including a “Mathematicians of the Day” feature. It also maintains an index of the history of various math strands like Numbers, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as the history of math in various cultures such as those in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, China, India, America and more.

When you get to the site, simply use the search tool or the menu on the left of the screen to access:

*Biographies Index – Read the life stories of mathematicians through the ages.  Search for names alphabetically, or search various time periods from 500 AD to the present.

*History Topics Index – Click on links to learn about mathematics in various cultures from Ancient Babylonia to the Mayan culture to present day America.  You can also learn the history of various mathematical topics such as Algebra, Analysis, Numbers, Number Theory, Geometry, Topology, Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Astronomy, and more.

*Famous Curves Index – Learn the history of various math curves such as the Cartesian Oval, Devil’s Curve, Fermat’s Spiral, Involute of a Circle, Newton’s Parabolas, Serpentine, Talbot’s Curve, Watt’s Curve, the Witch of Agnesi, and more.

*Mathematicians of the Day – Find out which mathematicians were born (and who died) every day of the year. Bookmark the site, and check it daily. The entire year is archived here – look up your birthday and see what mathematician was born on the same day as you!

This site offers a unique way to engage students in the study of mathematics, and a way to further explore math for those who simply can’t get enough of it.

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Free Algebra & Geometry Video Lessons & Activities

October 1st, 2012

Hi! It’s Monday, October 1, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website: MathPlanet.com

Age Range: 11-18 (Grades 7-12 approximately, with parental supervision )

A Swedish non-profit organization sponsors this website that seeks to spread mathematical knowledge worldwide by providing free algebra and geometry video lessons and exercises. Everything on the ad-free site is free to use for non-profit purposes and you don’t need to register in order to watch the videos or access the examples.

When you get to the site you’ll see a welcome message and an introductory video. There are also a few random lessons you can try. The main menu is located in the right margin of the page and includes:

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Geometry
  • SAT
  • ACT

Click on any topic and a new page opens with information about the course, and another menu where you can select individual lessons within that math strand. Click on a lesson topic and a new page opens. Each page reads like a textbook with illustrated problems, and there is a video lesson you can watch as well.

Enjoy!

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Mac & Cheese Math & More!

August 6th, 2012

Hi! It’s Monday, August 6, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Math Mastery: Family Fun

Age Range: 8-13 (In two sections for Grades 3-5 and 6-8, with parental supervision)

This commercial website sells a math program, but it also offers a terrific archive of FREE math activities and games for families to enjoy together.

When you get to the site, you’ll see the “Mac and Cheese” math activity that teaches measurement, estimation, percentages, decimals, and more. This is just one of MANY free activities for grades 6-8 - and there are just as many for grades 3-5. To access them all, use the menu on the left side of your screen.

Place your cursor over “Family Math Activities” on the menu and a pop-up menu will appear for “Grades 3-5″ and “Grades 6-8.” Place your cursor over either grade range and you’ll see a drop-down menu of math topics that include:

  • Numbers & Operators – Play games like Learning with Dice, License Plate Math, Coin Math, and more.
  • Algebra – Play a game of “Salute,” then learn to recognize number patterns.
  • Geometry – Explore geometry with chopsticks, discover symmetry, and play “Moon Math.”
  • Measurement – Do Cookie Math, Mac and Cheese Math, go on a Scavenger Hunt.
  • Data Analysis & Probability – Flip coins, chart your spending, size up a pumpkin.
  • Problem Solving – Do mental math and holiday math.

The last three sections, “Communication,” “Connections,” and “Representations” are sort of jumbled up in what appears to be a technical glitch on the website. However, if you click on “Representations” for either grade level, you’ll find a selection of activities that include: Election Time Math, Expiration Date Math, and you can do an experiment to control aphids with Ladybugs and Soapy Water.   There is a great deal of crossover activities for both grade levels.    

When you’re through with the Family Math Activities use the menu to find:

*Daily Brains Library – This is a vast archive of not only math activities, but informative word problems themed around history, geography, language arts, science and health!

*Parenting Tips – Get strategies for improving learning success.

This is a great resource to supplement learning math, science, and more.

 

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