Fractions and Decimals Craft with Graph Paper

Graph paper
Colorful construction paper
Scissors
Glue or tape
Ruler
Markers or colored pencils
Fraction and decimal conversion chart (optional)
Introduction (10 minutes): Explain the connection between fractions and decimals. Demonstrate how a fraction like 34/100 can be represented as a decimal (0.34) and vice versa.

Preparation (5 minutes): Distribute graph paper, colorful construction paper, scissors, and glue or tape to each student.

Creating the Craft (25 minutes):

Drawing Fractions and Decimals (10 minutes): Have students work with the fraction 34/100 and its decimal equivalent 0.34. On the graph paper, instruct them to shade 34% of the graph paper to represent the fraction 34/100, and write the decimal 0.34 next to it.
Cutting and Pasting (10 minutes): Students should cut out a corresponding piece of colorful construction paper that matches the shaded area of their graph paper. For example, if they shaded 34 squares, they will cut out a piece of construction paper to match this area.
Labeling (5 minutes): Have students paste the cut-out construction paper near the shaded area on their graph paper and label both the fraction (34/100) and the decimal (0.34) on the construction paper.
Presentation and Discussion (15 minutes): Students present their crafts to the class, explaining how they represented their fraction and decimal. Discuss the visual representation and how it helps in understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals.

Display (10 minutes): Create a bulletin board or display area in the classroom to showcase the students’ crafts, providing a visual reference for understanding fractions and decimals.