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Minecraft Fractions - Small Group Fraction Lessons With A Minecraft Theme
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In this Minecraft themed unit, we will focus on the foundations of fractions - identifying, partitioning, and understanding over the course of six classes. Build your way to fraction success!
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
As a teacher, I've found that by diving into special interests, you can get a level of "buy in" not usually seen in some students. That's why I created this Minecraft themed fraction series, to target those kiddos who love everything Minecraft. This is a two week course, scheduled over six sessions. We will focus on the beginning stages of fraction learning - identifying, partitioning, and getting comfortable with the concept. Students in this Minecraft themed class will engage in games and...
6 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to FractionsLesson 2PartitioningLesson 3HalvesWeek 2Lesson 4QuartersLesson 5ThirdsLesson 6Review & Assessment
Students will be able identify, partition, and create fractions. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.1 - Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.3.B - Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the fractions are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
I am a certified special education teacher for students in grades K-12, with more than 20 years experience at the elementary and middle school level. I also have a 13yo son with Autism who teaches me the best ways to be a teacher daily.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
At the parent/caregiver request, an assessment can be completed one on one following each unit. This is not a requirement for the course. Please reach out to schedule a post-course assessment block.Grades Offered
I am a certified special education teacher, and teach math on a daily basis to a crew of diverse and neurospicy learners. Students under the ASD umbrella, as well as student with attention / ADHD needs are encouraged.
Students should have the ability to count to 20 with fluency, and have numeral-quantity association (such as, they know the number four is represented by "4" and that it connects with the quantity of four).
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The Minecraft games does have some level of mature themes. During this course, the images sourced from the game will be non-violent in nature. The game itself is labelled as for ages 10+, but the content of the lessons will be appropriate for all ages.
Minecraft is a 2011 sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios and originally released in 2009. Some activities in the lessons are derived from Teachers Pay Teachers, modified to fit the target students.
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
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Hello! I'm Sarah, and I'm a special education teacher with more than 20 years of experience in the field. My favorite things to teach are themed units that tie into the special interests of the students I work with. In the past, I've created Among...
Group Class
$25
weekly or $50 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-6 learners per class
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