The Gator Pie Game

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In this activity, learners explore fractions as they help gators share pies. Use this activity to help learners understand fractions as relationships between the whole and its parts and between the size of the piece and the number of pieces. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.

Quick Guide

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

Materials List (per student)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
      • Circles
    • Number and Operations
      • Fractions
    • Representation
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Food and Cooking
  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston,

Funding Source:

  • ExxonMobil