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Students will be able to partition a number line into equal parts and identify the fraction that corresponds to a given point on the number line.

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Begin the lesson with a question to spark curiosity: 'If you cut a cake into 4 equal parts, what part do we call each piece?' Use visuals to illustrate.

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Display a number line and explain how fractions fit into it. Use a real-world example like measuring tape to make it relatable.

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Hold a class discussion where students share what they learned about fractions on number lines, focusing on any challenges or aha moments.

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For students seeking a challenge, assign creating a story about adventures in a fractioned world, illustrating their journey on number lines.

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After this lesson and reading Picture Pie

, we continued our exploration of fractions and art by delving into creative writing. I suggested that my son invent any kind of imaginary creature. Consider what imaginary creature you might find in the:

jungle

forest

ocean depths

desert

realms of outer space...on Mars

swamp

living in the sewers of a big city

His instructions:
1. Pick a location and make an imaginary creature using circle fractions.

2. Write about your creature. Consider:

habitat

what it eats

friends/enemies

special characteristics

physical description

lifespan

name and its meaning

3. If using a standard circle (i.e. all the circles were congruent before cutting into fractional shapes), pretend that just for today, the area of a circle = 1. Calculate the total area of your creature.
Here's his project:

Seasaur lives by rocky and coral places in the Antarctic waters. He eats krill and shrimp and plankton if he has to. His enemies are only humans. His friends are penguins, all whales, crabs and fish.

The Seasaur can grow up to 25-30 feet long, almost as big as Triceratops. Its spikes can grow up to three and four feet long. The blue spikes are only a warning but the red ones are poisonous. He can make the poison go away and has poisonous blood so no animal will eat him, only humans that don't know he's poisonous. His teeth are square, not spiky, because he eats shrimp and krill. He has special lungs and gills so he can go on land and water. Seasaur can live up to 40 years but normally lives 30 years.

Area of Seasaur: 4 5/8 circles.

***My inspiration for this lesson comes from one of my favorite people and mentors, Roger Kukes. He's the one who taught me to think in creative, artistic ways. I love his book, Drawing in the Classroom.

I'm linking up at stART.

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After this lesson and reading Picture Pie , we continued our exploration of fractions and art by delving into creative writing. I suggested...

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Assign interactive online games focusing on fractions on a number line for additional practice.

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Practice addition, place value, multiplication, fractions and algebraic reasoning with our popular math games.

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Provide worksheets for partitioning number lines and labeling fractions independently. Include a variety of levels for differentiation.