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Karyn Hodgens
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Elementary Math Specialist
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Category Archives: Measurement
Multiplication Facts and the Distributive Property
Mathematical properties are actually quite useful when it comes to making sense of math. For example, the commutative property of addition helps make adding numbers a little easier. If we know that the order the numbers are added does not … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Algebra, Algebra, Family Math Night, Geometry, Geometry, Kids and Math 3-5, Kids and Math K-2, Measurement, Measurement, Number and Operations, Number and Operations
Tagged Common Core State Standards, commutative property of multiplication, congruence, distributive property, family math night activities, karyn hodgens, kidnexions
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Geometric measurement – Understand concepts of angles and measure angles
We’re surrounded by line segments. These line segments create parallel and perpendicular lines, and acute, obtuse and right angles. Looking for them in our environment is a great way to reinforce them. Ask your kids: Who can find a set … Continue reading
Project-based Learning: Soda Can Redesign, a Lesson on Volume
This is a fun lesson I do with sixth graders where students redesign the soda can. After reviewing volume of rectangular prisms, students determine the volume of a can of soda in cubic inches. They use this volume to re-design … Continue reading
Project-Based Learning: Surface Area and Volume Formulas for Rectangular Prisms
This is a fun project I do with fifth graders where students take on the role of Senior Designer at Packagings R Us. They will need to design the perfect box (rectangular prism) for an item that they will be … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Family Math Night, Geometry, Kids and Math 3-5, Measurement
Tagged CCSS, Common Core State Standards, family math night, family math night activities, hands-on math, K-5 geometry, karyn hodgens, kidnexions, project-based learning, rectangular prisms, surface area, TEKS, volume
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Paper Plate Angles: Reinforcing Angles and Angle Measurement
A fun and creative way to teach and reinforce angles and angle measurement. See below for the video lesson. CCSS: 4.MD.5; 4.MD.6 TEKS: 4th grade GM6B, GM7A, GM7B, GM7C, GM7D, GM7E .