Topic/Divisions
Files
| Mathematics - General | |
Number Line Collection  |
A collection of number line images: open, blank, and numbered (0-10, up to 0-10000). |
| Primary Mathematics | |
| Addition Practice | Designed for "bell work" - not the usual "drill 'n' kill", though; based on work by Marcy Cook and Dr. Marian Small; makes use of the "infinite clone" tool. |
| Big Ideas Series: Special Numbers |
Designed for K-1, adaptable above that; students engage in the multiple meanings of numbers, whether deliberately picked, chosen randomly, or based on the calendar date; based on work by Dr. Marian Small; makes use of pull tabs and linking. |
| Big Ideas Series: Representing money amounts |
Designed for grades 1-2, focuses on different representations for the same amount of money; also uses parallel tasks; based on work by Dr. Marian Small; makes use of the "infinite clone" tool. |
| Big Ideas Series: Adding Practice |
Designed for grades 1-3; an open question allowing students to pick their own numbers within given parameters; based on work by Dr. Marian Small; makes use of the "infinite clone" tool. |
| Big Ideas Series: Crazy Pet Shop |
Designed for grade 3, focuses on different representations for the same amount of money (up to $10); uses a blend of open and parallel tasks; based on work by Dr. Marian Small; makes use of the "infinite clone" tool. |
| Big Ideas Series: Bidding on a Figurine |
Designed for grade 3, focuses on different representations for the same amount of money (up to $100); uses open tasks; based on work by Dr. Marian Small; makes use of the "infinite clone" tool. |
| Hallowe'en Practice Theme | A file with a Hallowe'en theme: uses open questions in various adding and subtracting scenarios. |
| Junior Mathematics (Gr 4-6) | |
| Multiplication Practice | Designed for "bell work" - not the usual "drill 'n' kill", though; based on work by Marcy Cook and Dr. Marian Small; makes use of the "infinite clone" tool. |
| Mean Donuts | Representing "mean" as "evening out"; use in conjunction with students making their own models with linking cubes |
| Median Donuts | Representing "median" as the center stack; use in conjunction with students making their own models with linking cubes |
| Mode Donuts | Representing "mode" as the most frequently-occurring stack; use in conjunction with students making their own models with linking cubes |
| Mean, Median, Mode Donuts | Compare these three measures of central tendency with this file, or use it for review with older students. |
| Number Investigations | Students build various combinations from menus to equal exact money amounts. Three levels of challenge; intended to be parallel activities. Much of the file is in Italiano (a) because the menus are for a fictitious trattoria, and (b) because I felt like it; translations are based on "Google translate" and my own sketchy knowledge. |
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| Primary-Junior Mathematics | |
| Base 10 Blocks | Use these virtual base-10 blocks to model 100/10/1 or 1/0.1/0.01; each flat or rod can be ungrouped to make smaller elements. |
| Intermediate Mathematics | |
| Algebra Tiles | Representations of 1, -1, x, and -x; makes use of the infinite clone tool; clone the master page to get as many pages as you need for the lesson at hand. |
| Pythagoras | First, understand the concept of the theorem, then apply it graphically - this lengthy file contains videos and web links, and is intended to span at least two long periods; see the attachments for detailed notes. |
| Junior-Intermediate Mathematics | |
| Calcu-Clone | Use this representation of a simple calculator to simulate "broken-key" and other calculator problems. |
| Lemonade | An adaptation of John van de Walle's (in)famous problem: first, develop some understanding of the representation used; second, do the problem and show results on the SMART board. |
| Intermediate Literacy | |
| The Tell-Tale Heart | Poe's chilling tale: an example of how a SMART Notebook file can be used to focus students with links, video and audio files, and electronic versions of the text. Note: very large file (72 MB) |
| Web site Analysis Collection | Use this collection of 17 hand-picked web sites for student analysis, e.g. for authority and veracity as well as layout; includes links to a couple of sample rubrics/checklists as well as to the Media Awareness Network's teacher resources. |
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| French (FSL, Immersion) | |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | How to add four common French accents when using SMART Notebook's text tool. |
| Perpetual Calendar | (see below) |
Calendars  |
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| Perpetual Calendar | Uses sliding day name and number scales to cover most calendar combinations; day name scale English/French/Bilingual; each date number links to a page for that date (and links back to the main calendar). After saving this file, adjust its properties to "Read Only" - use "Save As..." to make unique file names for each month/year. |
| Perpetual Calendar Toolbox |
This file contains graphics, layouts, and suggestions to build your own customized calendar from scratch. |
Monthly Calendars for any Year |
These calendars are set up for every month (including summer months). Pick the month you need: drag numbers into place either as you go, or all in advance. The lower third of each number tile links to a corresponding page. |
| Teacher Information Sheet for the above Calendars |
Notes and in formation about how the above calenders work. |
| Master file for above calendars |
This is the master file used to create the above calendars. Should you wish to customise even further, start with this file; use "save as ..[month name]" to make your own custom versions. |
| "Jeopardy" Games | |
| Merry "Jeopardy" | A "Jeopardy" style game based on the December season; one of the most popular downloads on the SMART Exchange when posted in Nov 2009. |
| "Kooshball" Games | |
| Kooshball "Circle" Template | A "kooshball" template for a 24-question game - updated with a different color scheme than the "original" (no white text). |
| Kooshball "Circle" Template #2 | A "kooshball" template for a 16-question game |
| Cartesian "Kooshball" | A "kooshball" type game for grade 6 (identifying points, etc in the first quadrant). |
| Duck Ponds | A "kooshball" type game for grades K-2 (sums and differences) |
| Measurement & Geometry "Kooshball" | A "kooshball" type game specifically aimed at the expectations for these two Grade 8 strands |
| Money "Kooshball" | A "kooshball" type game for grades 2-4; uses Canadian coins & bills to $10 |
| Yummy "Kooshball" | A "kooshball" type game with food-themed questions covering a variety of numerical literacy skills, grades 2-6 |
| "Kooshball" Spring Template | A template for a "Kooshball" game with a seasonal theme at any grade level - all links have been embedded; you simply fill in with your own content and "Save As..." with a new title. |
| "Kooshball" Summer Template | A template for a "Kooshball" game with a seasonal theme at any grade level - all links have been embedded; you simply fill in with your own content and "Save As..." with a new title. |
| "Kooshball" Fall Template | A template for a "Kooshball" game with a seasonal theme at any grade level - all links have been embedded; you simply fill in with your own content and "Save As..." with a new title. |
| "Kooshball" Grade K-2 Math: Number | Uses the above "Fall Template" with a variety of mainly open, interactive questions about money, place value, operations |
| "Kooshball" Grade K-2 Math: Measurement | Uses the above "Fall Template" with a variety of mainly open, interactive questions about mass, area, time, length and perimeter |
| "Kooshball" Grade K-2 Math:Space |
Uses the above "Fall Template" with a variety of mainly open, interactive questions about location/position, 2-D shapes, and 3-D figures. |
| Miscellaneous Files | |
| O Canada | The official lyrics and music - from the Canadian Government Heritage Web Site (includes links and embedded mp3 files) |
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