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Fraction Flags

Students will look at flags of the worlds and find how fractions are represented on them. They will then design their own flag.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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  • Craft Sticks
  • Heavy Paper

Steps

  • Step 1

    Have students look at images of flags of the world. Ask them to find examples of ones that are divided into equal parts. For example, Belgium's flag has three vertical rectangles - one black, one yellow, and one red. And the flag of Mauritius has four equal-sized horizontal stripes - red, blue, yellow, and green. Ask them to note the colors in fractions: "Belgium's flag is 1/3 black, 1/3 yellow, and 1/3 red." Have them also note that some flags include geometric shapes, such as triangles, stars, or circles.

  • Step 2

    Ask students to create their own "fraction flag." They could make up a country and decide what colors would represent it and what symbols might be represented on it. Have them make the flag on heavy paper by first subdividing it into equal parts. Then ask them to add colors and shapes or symbols to represent the country. When they're done they can glue the flag to a dowel rod or stick.

  • Step 3

    Have students present their flags and talk about the fractions and shapes that were used to create it.

Standards

MATH: Create models that demonstrate math concepts and attend to precision.

MATH: Analyze, compare, create, and compose math ideas using written, oral, and drawn lines, shapes, forms and patterns.

Adaptations

Encourage students to design a brochure for the country they made up and include information about it. In what part of the world is it located? What is it known for? Who are its most famous citizens? What activities can be enjoyed there?

Have students practice their fraction skills by creating currency for their made-up country in various denominations.