Number Systems
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Counting and Place ValueStudents explore counting through the concept of place value in our base-10 numeration system. They practice grouping in groups of ten and groups of ten tens. |
2-5 |
Lesson Plan |
Counting into the Ten-thousandsStudents are introduced to place value into the 10,000s through the use of an abacus. They practice writing and recognizing large numbers. |
3-6 |
Lesson Plan |
Equal Amounts of Gold In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps Pan and Pin divide up 15 gold bars. |
3-6 |
Video |
Importance of the OriginThe CyberSquad tries to rescue the Cyberchase Council, which is being held captive by Hacker in this video segment from Cyberchase. |
4-8 |
Video |
Introduction to Negative NumbersStudents are introduced to the concept of negative numbers through simple equations and the use of a number line that is extended beyond zero in the negative (left) direction. |
4-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Inventing Negative NumbersIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad locates the Cyberchase Council by using negative numbers. |
4-8 |
Video |
Keeping Track of the New York City Marathoners In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca figures out a way to count the thousands of runners in the New York City Marathon. |
3-6 |
Video |
Locating and Ordering Equivalent Fractions on the Number LineStudents find ways to share different-sized items equally between 2 people as well as to find equivalent fractions on a number line and to order those fractions by size. |
3-6 |
Lesson Plan |
The Measurement DebateIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps resolve a dispute about the squares on the Gollywood Walk of Fame. |
4-8 |
Video |
Measuring Object Length on a Number LineStudents learn to measure from the zero mark and are taught to measure objects that are not aligned with the zero mark by creating a number sentence using subtraction. |
4-7 |
Lesson Plan |
Reading a ThermometerIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad learns how to read a thermometer as they try to keep their chocolate sculpture from melting. |
3-5 |
Video |
Summing Integers:Positive and NegativeStudents add, subtract and compare positive and negative integers. |
4-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Using Grouping to Count QuicklyIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps the Fairy Tale people save their king by teaching them how to count quickly by grouping. |
3-5 |
Video |
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