Grades 5 and 6
Math Maestro Jean-François has invited you to visit his zoo! But first, your students will have to find the path that takes them to the animals. How? By simplifying fractions! What a fun way to work on the concept of equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. And to add to the fun, the students will also have to write the names of the animals, or draw them, in the enclosures on the map. You could even take the opportunity to talk to them about some of the animals and their characteristics. Whatever you decide, this activity is chock-a-block with possibilities!
Math Maestro Jean-François has also provided an answer key to go with the map of the zoo (where the animals are located) that you can print or project on the IWB. Stay tuned for other activities by our Math Maestro Jean-François!
Download the instructions for the teacher ≫
Download the activity sheet: A visit to the zoo ≫
Download the document: Map of the zoo – Answer key ≫
Netmath activities
Continue your exploration of equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions with these Netmath activities. To make it easier for you, we have created collections* that group these activities together. Click on the link to access these activities and add them to your collections. You can then modify them as you see fit.
Grade 5: Arithmetic - Operations involving numbers / Fractions
Finding equivalent fractions
Generating a set of equivalent fractions
Simplifying a fraction to its simplest form (1)
Simplifying a fraction to its simplest form (2)
Link to the collection* Grade 5 ≫
Grade 6: Arithmetic - Operations involving numbers / Fractions
Finding equivalent fractions
Generating a set of equivalent fractions
Using equivalent fractions to simplify a fraction (1)
Using equivalent fractions to simplify a fraction (2)
Link to the collection* Grade 6 ≫
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