LES: MATHurin's Farm
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Mathurin wants to build a farm so he can raise animals. His farm will have cows, horses, sheep, and pigs. To make sure that each type of animal has a suitable home, he needs to map out where the animal pens will be on his land. In this LES aimed à Grades 3 and 4, students will explore fractions and area calculation.
Grade
3-4
Activity Duration: Three 60-minute periods
Objectives:
- Recognize and manipulate equivalent fractions using their visual representation.
- Calculate area using square units.
Materials:
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For the teacher: one teacher’s booklet
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For the student: one student booklet per student, and one or more cut-out sheets, a pair of scissors, a glue stick, colouring pencils, and a large Ziploc bag for each student
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