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Resource Blog 5

Finding different resources throughout this semester has been one of my favorite things to do. I have no doubt that having all of these resources at my disposal will come in very handy in the near future. The resource I found this week is linked here. Mathalicious is a website jam packed with lessons that relate to the common core standards. These lessons already have the standards listed and are ready for you to take and use in your own classroom. Not only are they easily accessible, but they are actually interesting. I remember when I was learning math, if I couldn't make a connection with what we were learning to something else in the world, then I had a hard time understanding and enjoying that particular thing. The lessons provided on Mathalicious relate to any and all things in the outside world. From xbox to hair growth to the beach to money, these lessons take something most kids are familiar with and use it to teach them math. By implementing these lessons that students can connect to, I honestly believe that they will take interest in their learning.



While this particular resource is specific to math, I am certain that there are other sites for other subject ares with lessons for common core. That is one that that really made this website stand out to me. These lessons are made for the common core, not just Georgia. So, a teacher in Georgia and utilize this resource, but so can a teacher in Arizona. Also, just while looking through this site, so many other ideas for lessons came into my head. So, if we don't want to use their exact idea, it can be very beneficial to just pull from their idea. Overall, I think Mathalicious is a wonderful resource and can come in quite handy, especially when you are a tired teacher and just cannot come up with your own lesson to teach fraction addition.

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  1. This is outside of my content, but I absolutely believe that this website is useful for students who require a ‘jumpstarter’ for their learning. I love the fact that they take any real world concept such as Domino’s Pizza, Track and Field, etc. to explain different math concepts. Along with these lessons, teachers are provided Common Core standards which is convinient along with lesson plans, handouts, project extensions, etc.
    I also appreciate that Mathalicious provides different units for different grades while following the order of Common Core standards- that makes it easier for us as educators. I saw that you mentioned that it potentially can be used for other subject areas in which I hope it does. Historylicious! (118 words)

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