~ Click and Learn ~ It’s Monday, July 1, 2019, and time for Math. I would like to invite you to check out the Recommended Website: you see below. If you have used any of these resources leave me a comment and let me know what you thought of the resources and why.
Maths Dictionary for Kids
Age Range: 7-14 (Grades 2-9, approximately, with parental supervision) Today’s website provides a Math Dictionary for kids. There’s a definition, explanation, and illustrated example of every math term from abacus to zero.
When you get to the site you’ll see that terms are sorted in alphabetical order. So, if you want to know about isosceles triangles (for example), simply click on the letter “Ii” of the Math Dictionary. A list of math terms beginning with the letter “I” will pop up. Then search the list for “isosceles triangle” and click on it. A definition pops up on the screen with an illustrated example.
The explanations are simple and the illustrations are colorful and eye-catching — making it very appealing to kids of all ages. This is a terrific resource to use to introduce new terminology or refresh your memory about math terms you may have forgotten.
Recommended Website: PBSKIDS.org: Cyberchase Math Activities
Age Range: 7-11 (Grades 2-7 approximately, with parental supervision) This PBS website is a companion to Cyberchase, the Emmy Award® winning mathematics series for children. The website offers dynamic web games, videos, and printable activities that teach math concepts in a fun way that kids can understand.
In case you’re unfamiliar with the PBS show, the website explains:
In the world of Cyberchase, the dastardly villain Hacker is on a mad mission to overthrow Motherboard and take over Cyberspace with the help of his blundering henchbots, Buzz and Delete. But Motherboard enlists the help of three curious kids, Inez, Jackie, and Matt, and their cyberpal, Digit, to stop him. Their weapon: brain power. In the live-action segment following each animated episode, Harry and Bianca show kids how math can help solve life’s wacky problems in the real world.
To further help kids explore their world, the hands-on activities include a range of science, technology, engineering and math topics. When you get to the website, you’ll see an icon menu of printable activities that include:
- Batter Up – Track your favorite baseball team’s hits and look for patterns.
- Bianca’s Body Math – Use math to learn which body parts are proportional.
- Make a Pinwheel – Make a pinwheel and use it to find out how windy it is.
- Top Flight – Make paper airplanes and judge their flights to choose a winner.
- And many more!
Click on any activity and a new page opens with complete instructions, diagrams, and illustrations to do the activity.
Bookmark this fun resource to help kids learn math, science, and more!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
