Construction paper (7 colors for fractions: Whole, halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eights, twelfths)
Scissors
Rulers (optional)
Markers or crayons for labeling
Baggies for storing completed fraction strips
Preparation:
Cut construction paper into 1-inch wide strips. Ensure there are enough strips for each student and a few extra for mistakes.
Creation of Fraction Strips:
Distribute one color of construction paper at a time to students.
Instruct students to fold the strip according to the fraction they are working on (e.g., fold the strip in half for halves, in thirds for thirds, etc.).
Guide students to draw lines on the folds and label each section with the corresponding fraction (e.g., 1/2, 1/3, 1/4).
Discussion and Sharing:
As students work, encourage them to share their strategies for folding and discuss their observations about the fractional parts.
Facilitate a discussion on how the size of each fraction compares to the others and how different fractions relate to one another.
Application:
Once all fraction strips are created, demonstrate how to use them for comparing fractions, finding equivalent fractions, and adding unlike fractions.
Allow students to practice using their strips for these activities.
Storage:
Have students keep their fraction strips in a baggie in their desks for easy access throughout the fraction unit.
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