Fraction Construction

Go to the Web site below and read about fractions. When finished, solve the 20 question game at the bottom of the page. Using construction paper, scissors and glue, cut out and make examples of the following fractions:

3/8, 4/10, 3/4, 2/3, 1/2

Remember all parts of a fraction should be equal!

  1. Fractions
Lesson Name:   Fraction Construction
Objective:   Students will make examples of 5 fractions using construction paper, scissors and glue.
Grade:   (3-5) Lesson Login:   fraction_construct-a
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
ELA
The Arts
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
Construction paper (different colors)
Glue
Scissors
For AIS instruction, this lesson has been modified as follows:
In the directions, students are asked to create 5 fractions instead of 7.
Click here for the original version of this lesson.