David’s math and science books are often cited by authors of teacher resource books and websites, who provide extension activities. Some are paltry, some are extensive, and many are in between. In all cases, teachers can adapt to classroom needs, curriculum and standards. Any activity published can be seen as a jumping-off point for a million more.
How Much Is a Million?
The Magic of a Million Activity Book
Million Mania
Teacher Guide from Reading Rainbow
Lesson Plan from Weston Woods (publisher of animated version on DVD)
Lesson Plan from Fairfax (VA) Network
“Math is Everywhere” guide from Reading Rainbow
Extension Activity from Scholastic
If You Made a Million
Lesson Plan from Weston Woods (publisher of animated version on DVD)
Lesson Plan from Fairfax County (VA) Network
Millions to Measure
Lesson Plan for Millions to Measure and Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy,
aligned with Common Core State Standards, by Utah Education Network
On Beyond a Million
Classroom Activity Guide from Random House (publisher)
G Is for Googol
Teaching Guide from Random House (publisher)
Q Is for Quark
Teaching Guide from Random House (publisher)
If You Hopped Like a Frog
Lesson Plan from ReadWriteThink (in conjunction with International Reading Association and National Council of Teachers of English), including alignment to Common Core State Standards as well as NCTE/IRA National Standards for the English Language Arts by David and Phyllis Whitin
Lesson Plan 1 from SMaRT BOOKS (algebra, grades 6-8)
Lesson Plan 2 from SMaRT BOOKS (algebra, grades 4-6)
Where In the Wild?
Publisher’s Teacher Guide for Grades 1-4
Teacher Guide from ScienceNetLinks (published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science); excellent lesson plans and alignment to Common Core State Standards for Literacy
Extensive classroom activities and discussions from the folks at Six Traits Gurus
Rotten Pumpkin
Classroom investigations from the publisher (written by David)
Activity guide from the publisher (written by David)
Readers theater scrpt in 15 voices, from the publisher
Super Grandpa
Lesson Plan for Grades 1-3 by Christina Nugent
Lesson Plan for Grades 4-6 by Christina Nugent