Ordinal Numbers Up to Sixth: Bird Buddies!

Math Grades 1st Grade 5:10 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about ordinal numbers (first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth) using a fun bird-themed math lesson! Discover which bird is first, last, and in between!

Video Resource

Grade 1: Math Lesson #22 Identifying Ordinal Position to Sixth

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Duration: 5:10
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Key Concepts

  • Ordinal Numbers (First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth)
  • Position (Next, Between, Last)
  • Counting in Order

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify ordinal positions up to sixth.
  • Students will be able to use the terms 'next,' 'between,' and 'last' to describe the position of objects in a sequence.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by welcoming students and introducing the concept of ordinal numbers. Explain that today they will be learning about 'first,' 'second,' 'third,' 'fourth,' 'fifth,' and 'sixth' using a bird-themed example. Briefly review counting from 1 to 6.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Grade 1: Math Lesson #22 Identifying Ordinal Position to Sixth.' Encourage students to watch carefully and listen for the ordinal numbers and position words used in the video.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, engage students in a discussion about the birds and their positions. Ask questions to reinforce understanding. For example: 'Which bird was first?' 'Which bird was second?' 'Which bird was last?' 'Which bird was between the chickadee and the woodpecker?'
  • Interactive Exercise: Line Up! (10 mins)
    Have students line up (either physically or using objects like toys). Then, ask questions like: 'Who is first in line?' 'Who is third in line?' 'Who is last in line?' 'Who is between [name] and [name]?' Encourage students to use ordinal numbers and position words in their answers. You can use different themes, like lining up favorite animals or colors.
  • Wrap Up (3 mins)
    Review the ordinal numbers from first to sixth one last time. Have the students repeat them together as a group. Remind them that ordinal numbers tell us the order or position of things.

Interactive Exercises

  • Coloring Page
    Provide a coloring page with six objects (e.g., cars, animals, shapes) in a row. Instruct students to color the 'first' object red, the 'second' object blue, the 'third' object green, the 'fourth' object yellow, the 'fifth' object purple, and the 'sixth' object orange.
  • Toy Parade
    Have students line up their toys and describe the position of each toy using ordinal numbers (e.g., 'The teddy bear is first,' 'The race car is third,' 'The doll is sixth').

Discussion Questions

  • What does 'first' mean?
  • Can you give an example of something that is 'third' in line?
  • What is an ordinal number?

Skills Developed

  • Understanding of ordinal numbers
  • Vocabulary development (position words)
  • Listening comprehension

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which number comes first?

Correct Answer: First

Question 2:

If you are third in line, who is next after you?

Correct Answer: Fourth

Question 3:

Which number means the last one?

Correct Answer: Sixth

Question 4:

Which word tells you what order things are in?

Correct Answer: Ordinal Numbers

Question 5:

If there are 5 ducks in a row, what position is the duck in the middle?

Correct Answer: Third

Question 6:

What number comes after 'fourth'?

Correct Answer: Fifth

Question 7:

Which of these is NOT an ordinal number?

Correct Answer: Five

Question 8:

If a dog is between a cat and a bird, what animal is second?

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 9:

What is the opposite of 'last'?

Correct Answer: First

Question 10:

If a monkey is fifth, and a bear is sixth, who is the last animal?

Correct Answer: Bear

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The number that comes after first is __________.

Correct Answer: second

Question 2:

If you are the third person in line, there are two people __________ you.

Correct Answer: before

Question 3:

The opposite of first is __________.

Correct Answer: last

Question 4:

If you are _________ in line, there are no people in front of you.

Correct Answer: first

Question 5:

Fourth, fifth, and then __________.

Correct Answer: sixth

Question 6:

The chickadee is _________ to the Blue Jay.

Correct Answer: next

Question 7:

If a cat is first, a dog is second, and a bird is third, the _________ animal is the bird.

Correct Answer: third

Question 8:

If someone is __________ two people, they are in the middle.

Correct Answer: between

Question 9:

If a horse is in the number six spot, it is in the _________ spot.

Correct Answer: sixth

Question 10:

First, second, _________.

Correct Answer: third

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.5:Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

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