Literature: "Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
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Title:
| Literature: "Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith |
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Description:
| These sites have classroom activity ideas for the book "Math Curse." Read what other children have written about their own math curses and try to solve word problems. There are biographies for author Jon Scieszka and illustrator Lane Smith. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on everyday uses of math. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Math Around Us
This site has answers that parents gave their students when asked how they use math in their everyday life.
Math Curse Revisited
After reading the introduction to this project, click on "Student Work," then choose an elementary school to read how students write about their mathematical day. This project can be adapted for use in other classrooms.
Math Word Puzzles
These students participated in the online "Math Curse" project and offered solutions to different word problems and then wrote their own math curses. See if you can solve these.
Smart Books Lesson Plan
This class activity is based on the "Math Curse" book and teaches kids math measurements by using M&Ms.
Kidsreads.com
Read biographies on author Jon Scieszka, and illustrator Lane Smith. Includes an e-mail address that students can use to send them their thoughts on the book.
Mrs. Mairose's Homepage: Math Curse
Read a teacher's instructions for having her students write their own book about a math curse.
Author Chat with Jon Scieszka
This transcript features Jon Scieszka's answers to children's questions. NOTE: Includes a link to moderated discussion boards.
eThemes Resource: Math: Everyday Uses
These sites show how math is used in our daily lives. There are examples, student activities, and interactive games. Students can explore how math is used in their homes, at the grocery store, and in sports. Includes links to eThemes resources on time, money, and word problems.
eThemes Resource: Math: Everyday Uses
These sites show how math is used in our daily lives. There are examples, student activities, and interactive games. Students can explore how math is used in their homes, at the grocery store, and in sports. Includes links to eThemes resources on time, money, and word problems.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
3.3, 4.2, 7.2, 6
AR Standards:
R.9.3.1, R.9.3.2, R.9.3.3, R.9.4.1, R.9.4.2, R.10.4.2, R.9.5.1, R.9.5.2, R.9.5.6, R.9.6.1, R.9.6.2, R.9.6.6
AU Standards:
RS2.5.2, RS2.5.3, RS2.7.3, RS3.5.1, RS3.5.2, RS3.5.1
DE Standards:
2.4bL.7, 2.4j.1, 2.3a.1.a, 2.3a.1.c, 2.3a.1.g, 2.3a.1.a, 2.3a.1.c, 2.3a.1.g
ME Standards:
A1.a, A1.a, A1.b, A1.f, A1.a, A1.b, A1.a, A1.b
MO Standards:
1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 3.4, 2, 6, 1, R.1.F.a, R.1.I.a, R.1.I.b, R.1.I.c, R.1.F.a, R.1.I.a, R.1.I.b, R.1.I.c, R.1.F.a, R.1.I.a, R.1.I.b, R.1.I.c, R.1.F.a, R.1.I.a, R.1.I.b, R.1.I.c, M.1.A, M.2.A, M.2.A
NV Standards:
2.3.1.1.b, 3.3.9.1, 2.4.1.1.b, 3.4.9.1, 2.5.1.1.b, 3.5.9.1, 2.6.1.1.b, 3.6.9.1
OK Standards:
A.5.1.a, A.5.1.b, A.5.2.a, A.5.2.b, A.4.1.a, A.4.1.b, A.4.1.a, A.4.1.b, A.3.1.a, A.3.1.b
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