Fly on the Ceiling

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In this math lesson, learners play two different games to help them understand coordinates. First, learners read the book, "The Fly on the Ceiling," by Julie Glass. Then, learners play "Fly Tic-Tac-Toe," a game similar to tic-tac-toe but with coordinates, and "Swat the Flies," a game similar to Battleship but with flies. Each game requires two players.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
    • Representation
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Games
  • Literature

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Utah LessonPlans

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Utah Education Network in partnership with the Utah State Office of Education and Higher Ed Utah,