Sunday, May 12, 2013

Monday Science Freebie - Dichotomous Keys


This week I'm sharing a packet of materials on using and making dichotomous keys. You'll find a page of informational text, directions for using a key, directions for making a key, and two different student worksheets.

Here's a sneak peak at the contents.

Download Dichotomous Keys.

I hope you get a chance to use these in your home or classroom. Please let me know if you try these and how you like them!

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Monday Math Freebie - Pattern Block Builder

Classroom Freebies Manic Monday
This week I'm sharing an assortment of activities with pattern blocks. using a game board, students roll dice and take different numbers of blocks depending on where they land and the number they roll. Once they reach the finish they build a shape from their pieces. Then they answer some questions using their pattern blocks.

You'll find two different worksheets in this packet. One focuses on basic counting, graphing, and coin counting skills. The other focuses on fractions and symmetry.

Here's a sneak peak at the contents.

I hope you get a chance to use these in your home or classroom. Please let me know if you try these and how you like them!