Math

=Math= The virtual manipulatives and games on this page have been tested by a second grade teacher to see if they are classroom/curriculum "friendly" - I hope you agree and find them useful while teaching Everyday Math! I have divided the links into broad math topics, given the "spiraling" nature of Everyday Math. Second grade Math standards for the State of Michigan can be found here.


 * Many of these links need Java installed to work. It's a simple install, but it may need to be installed on computer lab computers before you take your class to the lab.

Number sense
Virtual base (10) blocks - use instead of overhead to show how they work. It will also create problems (numbers to build) Number line and place value - great number line practice and would also be useful for estimating Interactive 100's chart - good for showing patterns and counting, can adjust to start at any number or count by any number Interactive 100's chart 2 - good for showing patterns and skip counting, "counters" are transparent chips that can be dragged to any number. Good for game demonstration of //Number -Grid Game// (Lesson 1.8). Interactive 100's chart 3 - this one has numbers that can be hidden and revealed. Really good for 100's chart concepts. Interactive 100's chart game - Gamebone - a very cool game to get kids comfortable with where numbers are on the chart Estimating on # line - can be played with the whole class to work on estimating using a number line. Various levels available. Place value worksheets - lots of printable place value worksheets with answer keys. Some are customizable.

Addition and Subtraction
Using a number line - Addition and subtraction practice using a number line. Nice way to illustrate use of "hops" on number line. Changing numbers - Easiteach lesson using combination of word problems and "Start, Change, End" diagram to solve addition and subtraction problems Total/part - Easiteach lesson using total/part diagram to solve word problems Fact Families - Easiteach lesson that uses electronic die to generate numbers to create fact families Grand Slam Math - interactive game for students to practice double digit addition and subtraction presented in word problems. Addition fact practice - basic addition practice that can be played on whiteboard, netbooks, or in the computer lab

Multiplication and Division
Times Table - Traditional times table with answers hidden. Students give answer, click on space to uncover answer.

Fractions
Fraction Demonstration - Divide circle into fractional parts, click on part to show fraction in numbers Naming Fractions - really nice fraction practice/review

Measurement
Literature and Measurement - multi-day unit incorporating popular children's literature, measurement, and technology written specifically for 2nd grade. Books are common and probably found in your classroom or school library Weight and Capacity Video - animated clip explaining definition of weight and capacity, as well as key vocabulary. Can be temperamental when loading, so be patient. Interactive thermometer - move the slider on the thermometer to see the temperature change. It reads the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit and shows a picture representation of that temperature.

Time
Interactive clock - Shows current time, buttons for adding or subtracting time by 1 min., 15 mins., 30 mins., or an hour. Can hide or show digital time. Interactive clock 2 - Allows for movement of hand forwards and backwards by minute increments of 1, 5, or 15, and one hour. No digital clock. Elapsed time line - Useful for explaining elapsed time on an IWB. Read the instructions on the first page and then click on "Go to __Interactive Whiteboard Resource__" at the bottom of the page for the time line.

Money
Counting money - 3 different activities relating to money. Especially like the "Make a dollar" activity Math money - coins - Easiteach lesson where students drag coins to match amount in box below [|Math money-ENO.et] - Easiteach lesson that has several items to "buy" where students drag money displayed at top of screen into appropriate box Cash Drawer - simple counting money practice. Does have "ads," but game is nice straightforward money counting practice. Counting coins - 3 levels of difficulty for counting coins. Some ads on page, but game is good and can be used on IWB.

Geometry
Virtual pattern blocks - use instead of overhead for demonstration, also great in computer lab for individual students Patch Tool - called Patch tool, but similar to Virtual Pattern Blocks (above). Pattern blocks can be placed, rotated, etc. to fill a space (patch) or to create one of the given patterns. Virtual attribute blocks - use instead of overhead for demonstration, also great in computer lab for individual students Virtual geoboard - use for demonstration Lines of Symmetry video - in depth animated video demonstrating line of symmetry. A bit long, but students should understand what a line of symmetry is by the end! It also has an interactive portion toward end of each section. Use with Lesson 5.7.

Coordinates and Graphing
Create a graph - Show students how to create a bar graph. Choose title, labels, number of rows and columns. Will also show totals and percentages. Circle graph - Use given data or input your own to create a circle graph (pie graph) of the information. Using data to answer questions - video from BBC that describes process of collecting data and organizing it to find an answer to a common question (Are dogs the most popular pets?)

Etc.
A Maths Dictionary for Kids - comprehensive animated dictionary of math terms. Good for review of concepts or reteaching of difficult concepts. Helpful for visual learners. Calculator - simple calculator similar to ones most early elementary students use. Concentration - favorite activity with my students. Can be used to practice numbers, shapes, fractions, or multiplication facts. Probability - interactive spinner to teach about probability 60 second timer - timer that counts down from 60 seconds to 0 Spinner - random spinner using numbers 1-8. Numbers are "removed" once used, then it resets Math Games - a huge variety of games for students to play on own. Many concepts appropriate for 2nd grade. You can also create your own matching game and quiz. Make your own worksheet - make your own money worksheet. Lots of options for customization.