6th Grade (page 121)

How to Compute the Scale of Larger Objects

Students will learn to solve problems involving scale drawings of objects. Then they will be able to correctly write the new scale proportions.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Geometry

How to Perform Multiplication with Decimals

Help students learn to fluently multiply with multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Multiplication

Decimals

Describing Accuracy with Percent Error

This video demonstrates how to solve a percent error by analyzing the estimated value and actual value.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Ratio and Proportion

Percentages

Using Function Tables When Given Input and Output Values

Use this video to show students how they can use function tables to find exactly one output value for every input value.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Comparing Values

Graphing Linear Functions to Find the Rate of Change

This video will show students how to graph linear functions with a constant rate of change, modeled by a straight line.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Algebra

Equations

How to Graph Nonlinear Functions

With this video, students learn that nonlinear functions do not have a constant rate of change; therefore, they will not produce a straight line.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Algebra

Graphs and Charts

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions by Combining Like Terms

Students will use order of operations in this video. They learn to combine like terms to simply an algebraic expression.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Algebra

Dividing Decimals by Decimals

Students extend their knowledge of dividing decimals. This videos show them how to divide a decimal by another decimal.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Division

Decimals

Solving Equivalent Inequalities by Simplifying

This video shows students how to solve two-step inequalities by performing the order of operations in reverse.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Algebra

Equations

Calculating the Volume of a Cone

This video will show students how to find the formula to calculate volume for a cone.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Geometry

3-Dimensional Shapes

Finding the Product of Two Mixed Numbers

This video teaches students to multiply two mixed numbers by changing them to improper fractions, then how to multiply and simplify.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Multiplication

Writing Out Decimal Expansion of a Square Root to Find Size of Irrational Numbers

Students can locate irrational numbers approximately on a number line diagram, and estimate the value of expressions.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Numbers and Number Sense

Write Rates as Fractions to Find Unit Rate through Dividing

Help students find a unit rate by dividing the fraction, which is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Fractions

Determining the Sign of a Product of Integers

Show students using this video that they can use the signs of an integer to determine if the product will be negative or positive.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Numbers and Number Sense

Behind-the-Scenes: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Go behind-the-scenes with author Kate DiCamillo and illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline in this video clip (2:27) about The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

Grade:

2

3

4

5

6

Authors Out Loud: Michael Winerip

Michael Winerip, author of Adam Canfield of the Slash, talks about his career in journalism and his interest in children's books in this video clip (1:25).

Grade:

3

4

5

6

7

Authors Out Loud: Laura Amy Schlitz

Laura Amy Schlitz, author of A Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama , discusses her writing process in this video (1:00).

Grade:

5

6

7

8

9

Interview with Gregory Maguire About What-the-Dickens

Author Gregory Maguire talks about his novel What the Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy in this video (5:12).

Grade:

4

5

6

7

8

Gregory Maguire Reads from What-the-Dickens

Author Gregory Maguire reads a passage from What the Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy in this video (2:45). Use this audio-book reading to develop children's listening skills and teach pronunciation.

Grade:

4

5

6

7

8

Interview with Author Liz Kessler

Meet Liz Kessler, author of Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist, in this video interview (1:07).

Grade:

3

4

5

6

7

Interview with Kate DiCamillo on How The Magician’s Elephant Began

In this video interview (10:09), author Kate DiCamillo explains how she came up with the idea for her book The Magician’s Elephant.

Grade:

3

4

5

6

7

8

Zora and Me Promo Reel

Authors Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon discuss Zora Neale Hurston and their middle-grade novel Zora and Me in this video (2:43).

Grade:

5

6

7

8

Kid Chef Star Sam Stern Prepares a Favorite Recipe: Pork Burgers

Teenager Sam Stern, author of Cooking Up a Storm prepares pork burgers – a favorite recipe – in this video clip (1:41).

Grade:

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

How to Express Ratios & Unit Ratios

Use this video to determine how to write a rate and unit rate for a given quantity, and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.

Grade:

6

Subjects:

Mathematics

Geometry

6th Grade

Subjects

Grades

Type

How to Compute the Scale of Larger Objects

How to Perform Multiplication with Decimals

Describing Accuracy with Percent Error

Using Function Tables When Given Input and Output Values

Graphing Linear Functions to Find the Rate of Change

How to Graph Nonlinear Functions

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions by Combining Like Terms

Dividing Decimals by Decimals

Solving Equivalent Inequalities by Simplifying

Calculating the Volume of a Cone

Finding the Product of Two Mixed Numbers

Writing Out Decimal Expansion of a Square Root to Find Size of Irrational Numbers

Write Rates as Fractions to Find Unit Rate through Dividing

Determining the Sign of a Product of Integers

Behind-the-Scenes: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Authors Out Loud: Michael Winerip

Authors Out Loud: Laura Amy Schlitz

Interview with Gregory Maguire About What-the-Dickens

Gregory Maguire Reads from What-the-Dickens

Interview with Author Liz Kessler

Interview with Kate DiCamillo on How The Magician’s Elephant Began

Zora and Me Promo Reel

Kid Chef Star Sam Stern Prepares a Favorite Recipe: Pork Burgers

How to Express Ratios & Unit Ratios