Be a Budding Mathematician!
The math curriculum in fourth grade is geared towards knowing
multiplication and division, fractions, United States/customary measurement,
geometrical shapes, area and perimeter, graphing, probability, number patterns
in algebra, and much more. This is probably the subject I have gathered the
least for over time, but I plan on improving my resources for the benefit of my
students, time saving, and other teachers who are seeking resources.
First, I will start out with the links I have gathered-
Multiplication and Division:
· Around the World in 80 Seconds
Game- From Maggie's Earth Adventures, Math Section. There are two
levels of difficulty.
· Dude's Dilemma- Rescue Maggie's dog
from a roof by solving either addition, subtraction, multiplication, or
division problems. There are three levels of difficulty.
· Multiplication Station Online Game
· Rock Hopper- Are you seeking a
challenge? Then visit this website!
· Talking Calculator- A Cyberchase
creation.
· Your Very Own Virtual Flashcards
Vocabulary:
· A Math Dictionary for Kids
Test Prep:
· 8 Question Test Prep Quizzes- These are scored
online! It's a fast way of figuring out whether you completely learned a math
skill!
· Boxer Math- A general grades 3-5
math test, scored online.
· Dare to Compare!- How do you measure up
against other students around the world??
Number Sense:
· Glowla's Estimation Contraption- A neat game that
involves rounding/estimation.
· "Icky Factor Genius"- Watch an online Cyberchase cartoon about factors.
· MISSION: Magnetite- An online game from Cyberchase that focuses on matching fractions, decimals,
and percents.
· Telling Time- This is from our math
textbook's website.
· Time and Temperature- What time is it? What
is the temperature outside? All that involves math.
Here are some practice questions about time and temperature.
Geometry:
· Angle Estimator- Congruent angles
· Identifying Angles Game- Obtuse/acute/right and
congruent angles
· Interactive Geoboard
· Net Pattern for Cubes
· Study Shapes from the Air- Different. Interesting.
Graphing and Data:
· Bar Graphs and More- You'll see questions in
here on bar graphs and other types of graphs!
· Create Your Own Graphs!- Interactive and fun.
· Graphing and Data- In here, you'll see
some mean, median, and mode as well as some more questions on graphs you should
use for collecting specific data.
· Mean- Find the average of
different numbers added together and divided.
· Median- Median is when you find
the middle number in a set of data.
· Plotting Numbers on Graphs- This online quiz is
eight questions long. It is about plotting numbers on graphs.
· Probability- Every time you play a
game with a six-sided dice, you have a 1 in 6 chance of rolling any of the
numbers. Probability is about spinners and chances.
· Roll the Dice!- Virtually roll dice!
· Train Race- Involving all the
skills!
· When You Graph Data-
This is all about when you graph the results of surveys and other data on
charts.
Printable Resources:
· DynaMath Problem of the Day Calendar- Go to page four
· "I Have, Who Has" Game- Whole Numbers
· Math Quizzes- Easy, challenging; the
variety is there.
Other:
· Math Hunt- If you like Ancient
Civilizations or learning about places like Antarctica, for example, complete
the math scavenger hunt online for the topic of your choice! Challenging, but
fun!
· Math Mysteries- Solve math mysteries by
using the skills you acquired in class!
· Rainforest Math- Choose your grade level
and an activity. There are a LOT of activities here.
Sunshine State Math Resources
Now I
will introduce the resources I have discovered for the Sunshine State Standards
(3-5) in math. I only have activities for strands B, C, and E.
Strand B- Measurement
MA.B.1.2.1.4.1-
Measurement Concepts/Vocabulary (basic; length, weight, time, temperature,
perimeter, area, volume, and angle)
Digital Photography- Math Digital Camera Photos
Walk around the school to get a digital camera dictionary made of- [these are
just examples]
· Acute angles
· Obtuse angles
· Lines
· Shapes
· A clock showing a 90-degree angle
Math Scavenger Hunt- [Ms. Jasztal-created material]-
Have students put together a portfolio of different items they can spot- a
nutrition label with 200 calories or less, etc.
Technology Activity- Telling Time
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/telling_time_gr4/
MA.B.1.2.1.4.2-
Models for Length, Area, Volume, and Perimeter
Hands-on activity- Rectangle Perimeter
Find a rectangular ad in today’s St. Petersburg Times. If you measure two of
the sides (length & width), can you tell what the perimeter is? Measure in inches & centimeters.
MA.B.1.2.1.4.3- Time
Intervals
MA.B.1.2.1.4.4- Angle Measures
(45, 90, and 180)
Angles With Geoboards-
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.98/loewen2.3.pdf
Website demonstration- Angles-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/shape/15_act.shtml
MA.B.1.2.2.4.1-
Real-World Length, Weight, Capacity, Temperature, and Angle (Right and
Straight) Problems
Whole Class Activity- Mini-Metric Olympics- [printable] http://www.uark.edu/~k12info/teacher/workshops/AIMS-lessons/mini-metrics.pdf
Small Group Activity- Tangrams and Angles (#4)
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.98/loewen2.6.pdf
Whole-Class Lesson- Competing Roller Coasters
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L241
MA.B.1.2.2.4.2-
Perimeter, Area, and Volume Problems With Models
Hands-On- Find a large photo in your favorite section of the newspaper. Measure
and draw lines at 1-inch intervals along the base and side of the picture,
creating a grid pattern. Using these 1-inch boxes, what is the approximate area
of the photograph?
Hands-On- Find a square ad or photo in today’s newspaper. If you measure one of
the sides, can you tell what the perimeter is? Measure in
inches & centimeters.
Hands-On- AIMS Activity- Marvelous Multiplication and Dazzling Division- Area
Codes (pages 13-20)
Hands-On, Groups- How Long is Your Smile?
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=15412
MA.B.1.2.2.4.3-
Schedules, Calendars, Elapsed Time
MA.B.2.2.1.4.1- Nonstandard Ways
to Compare Lengths
MA.B.2.2.1.4.2- United States
and Metric Units; Length, Weight, Capacity
Etcetera83- A-Z Teacher Stuff Forums-
Whole-class activity for students to complete-
This is not really hands-on but it does help my kiddos remember gallons,
quarts, pints, and cups. It's called the Big G.
Make a big capital G on you paper.
Inside the G, make 4 capital Q's.
In the Q's, make 2 capital P's.
In the P's, make 2 C's.
Measure All Around
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=18365
MA.B.2.2.1.4.3-
Multiplying and Dividing to Convert Units of Measure
MA.B.2.2.2.4.1- Knows the Unit
of Measure to Determine Dimensions of Given Objects (ie.
desks; knowing to use feet and inches)
MA.B.2.2.2.4.2- Knows Units of
Measure for Weight and Capacity
MA.B.3.2.1.4.1- Accurate or
Estimated Measurements
Whole Class Activity- Mini-Metric Olympics- http://www.uark.edu/~k12info/teacher/workshops/AIMS-lessons/mini-metrics.pdf
MA.B.3.2.1.4.2-
Rounding Length, Weight, Time, Temperature, and Money
MA.B.3.2.1.4.3- Area and
Perimeter of Regular, Irregular Polygons
MA.B.3.2.1.4.4- Estimate Volume
of Rectangular Prism Using Hands-On Models
MA.B.4.2.1.4.1- Knows How To
Label Measurement Units
MA.B.4.2.2.4.1- Appropriate Tool
for Situational Measures (such as measuring cups)
Hands-On- Measuring Equivalents
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=15173
Hands-On- Water, Anyone?
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=19340
Strand
C- Geometry
MA.C.1.2.1.4.1- Uses Geometric
Vocabulary to Describe Faces, Edges, Vertices, and Diameter
Handout for the students [copy and print]- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/shape/15_fact.shtml
Hands-on activity- Take toothpicks as well as marshmallows to make
three-dimensional models like pyramids, cubes, and rectangular prisms. Explain
the face as the two-dimensional shapes you see within the three-dimensional
model. Explain the edges as the number of toothpicks each person had to use.
Explain the vertices as the marshmallows. Find diameter by using standard or
nonstandard measures with the toothpicks.
Hands-on activity- Pipe Cleaner Geometry- Make a set of geometry terms on 3x5
cards beforehand. Pair up the students and give each person their own pipe
cleaner. While one person puts their head down, show the other partner a
geometry term on the card. Cover the card and then say "go." All
heads are now up and the student who saw the term quickly tries to create the
term by bending their pipe cleaner into that shape or vocabulary word. It's
nice to have pipe-cleaners ready to pass out when there is a few extra minutes
to fill before recess, going home, etc.
Hands-on activity- Bubble Geometry- One way that I help to make learning about
circumference a little bit more entertaining is to go out and purchase bubbles
for my class. We learn the formula and reasonings
behind the circumference of a circle and then head outside. While there, I give
each group of students a bottle of bubbles and have them blow away! As the
bubbles are floating back to the ground, they are to catch them on construction
paper. The paper soaks up the burst bubble and forms a circle. Then the kids
measure the diameter and compute the circumference of that bubble circle! (This
can be done for radius and diameter as well.)
Whole Class Activity- Simon Says- With Geometry Terms- As I teach geometry
terms throughout a unit, I always match a term, such as "parallel
lines," with a movement my body makes. A few examples include:
"Line" - I extend my arms on each side with palms opened, indicating
that a line goes on in both directions.
"Line Segment" - A line segment, on the other hand, would look like a
line (with arms extended) but my fists would be closed, indicating that a line
segment has 2 definite end points.
"Parallel Lines" - show arms looking like train tracks
"Right Angle" - extend your left arm over your head (close to your
left ear) and extend your right arms out to the right side of you. Your head
will look like that 90-degree angle that is made.
Use your imagination and be creative! I've put all of the following terms to
"Simon Says" actions: line, line segment, ray, parallel lines,
intersecting lines, right angle, obtuse angle, acute angle, line of symmetry,
congruent, similar, vertex, perpendicular, slide, flip and turn.
Play the game by having your entire class stand and participate. The kids love
it! As they get better and faster at it, try to trick them...remember, if
"Simon doesn't say" to do something, and they do it, they are out and
have to sit down while play continues. Make it a fun and light-hearted review
and your kids will look forward to learning each new term as your unit
progresses. Good luck!
Hands-On- Paper Models of Polyhedra- Make these
before describing them.
http://www.korthalsaltes.com/
Technology Demonstration- How Cubes/Triangular Prisms Are Made From Their Nets
http://www.mathsnet.net/geometry/solid/nets.html
Class Activity- I Spy Posters
http://saratoga.mornet.org/5_sept/i_spy.htm
MA.C.1.2.1.4.2- Two-Dimensional Shapes
With Up To Eight Sides
Hands-on- Requires preparation- The Outline of Things- http://www.learner.org/catalog/resources/activities/mact9806/mact9806-1.html
MA.C.2.2.1.4.1, 2- Hands-on materials
to solve problems like symmetry, reflections, congruency, and similarity
Hands-on activity- Personal Symmetry- I took pictures of the students
themselves. The next day, when the pictures were developed, I taught about
symmetry, had the students cut their own pictures in half, and create the
symmetrical side to their own face! The kids loved doing this activity because
it was a personal connection to math!
MA.C.2.2.1.4.2- Knows and Creates
Congruent and Similar Figures
MA.C.2.2.2.4.1- Flips, Slides, and
Turns Using Hands-On Materials
Hands-On- Degree Turn Around- Find a photo you like in today’s newspaper. How
many degrees do you have to turn it so it is upside down? Rotate it around so
it is right-side up again? Where would your picture be if you rotated it 45
degrees to the right?
MA.C.2.2.2.4.2- Knows What Happens
After Flips, Slides, and Turns Are Completed
MA.C.2.2.2.4.3- Tessellations
MA.C.3.2.1.4.1- Area and Perimeter
Using Hands-On Materials and Real-Life Situations
Junior Architects- Clubhouse Design (5 days)-
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=U172
MA.C.3.2.1.4.2- Applies Concepts of
Area and Perimeter to Solve Real-Life Problems
Drawing Exercise- Students can draw a model of a basic home using one piece of
graph paper, and then they will have to calculate the area and perimeter of
each room.
MA.C.3.2.1.4.3- Knows How Area and
Perimeter Change When Two Objects are Brought Together
Adaptable- Area and Perimeter with Geoboards-
Objective: Relate perimeter and area of rectangles, using manipulatives
and diagrams.
Materials: Geoboards, elastics, paper, pencil.
• On a geoboard, to find the perimeter of a rectangle
you can count the number of spaces between pins along the path of the elastic.
To find the area you multiply the number of spaces between pins on two adjacent
sides of the rectangle.
• The smallest rectangle you can make is actually a square with area of 1 and
perimeter of 4.
• See if you can find each of the following:
• find two rectangles with the same perimeter, but different areas.
• can you find another pair with the same perimeter, but different areas?
• find two rectangles with the same area, but different perimeters.
• how many figures (squares and rectangles) can you
create that have a perimeter
equal to their area?
• How many different sized squares and rectangles can be made on the geoboard (no diagonals!).
MA.C.3.2.2.4.1- Identifying and
Plotting Ordered Pairs
Hands-on activity- Use yarn to make a grid and then paper plates to be the dots
to make a large sized ordered pair graph. This can be done outside.
Strand E- Graphs,
Probability, and Ratios
MA.E.1.2.1.4.1- Knows The Purpose of
Different Parts of Graphs
MA.E.1.2.1.4.2- Chooses Titles for
Graphs and Labels Them
MA.E.1.2.1.4.3- Compares Information
From Different Types of Graphs
MA.E.1.2.1.4.4- Comes up with
Questions, Collects Responses, and Graphs Responses on Different Types of
Graphs
MA.E.1.2.1.4.5- Circle Graphs with
Common Fractions
MA.E.1.2.1.4.6- Explains How Data
Displays Are Completed
MA.E.1.2.3.4.1- Range and Mean
Hands-On- In the newspaper, check out the world cities listing of “Hi” and “Lo”
temperatures today. What is the lowest temperature? The
highest? Can you find a higher or lower temperature in any of the U.S.
cities? Find the difference and average of the high & low temps.
Hands-On- What is the average chance of rain this week? Use the information on
the weather page of the newspaper to calculate your answer.
Hands-On- In the newspaper, find the average, mean, mode, and
median temperatures for Florida cities for today on the weather page.
How do these compare to other states? Give specific information about the
differences between two states and write a short paragraph explaining your
results.
Hands-On- Find the average, mean, and median temperatures for Florida cities
for today on the weather page. For an extended project, do this activity in the
summer, fall, winter, and spring. Save your results for graphing in the spring!
Individual- Finding Averages-
http://www.theteachersguide.com/lesson%20plans/Math/ATH0027.html
MA.E.1.2.3.4.2- Computers; Examining
and Evaluating Data
MA.E.1.2.3.4.3- Computers; Constructing
Graphs
MA.E.2.2.1.4.1- Possible Number of
Combinations
MA.E.2.2.1.4.2- Outcomes in Probability
Using Lists and Charts
MA.E.2.2.1.4.3- Finds out Probability
Based on a Number of Outcomes
MA.E.2.2.2.4.1- Records Probability
Using Fractions
MA.E.2.2.2.4.2- Finds Out the Chance of
Something Happening Using Fractions, Especially Those That are Likely to Occur
MA.E.2.2.2.4.3- Conducts Experiments to
Test Predictions
MA.E.3.2.1.4.1- Class Surveys to
Collect Data
Whole-Class Using Newspapers- Have students turn to the comics and give them 5
minutes to read all of the strips. Then have them rank the five funniest by
numbering them 1 to 5, with 1 being the funniest. Write their #1 choices on the board. Then students can graph the results of
the class poll and compute the percentage of the vote each strip received. Make
bar and/or pie graphs. Extend by asking for range, mode, and median.
(MA.E.3.2.1.4.1, 2, 3, and 4)
The Soda Taste Test- Students will try four types of clear soda (without brand
names mentioned). Students will then vote on their favorite soda flavor of the
four. Students will then choose the correct graph to display the class data.
MA.E.3.2.1.4.2- Chooses the Right
Graph to Display Data
MA.E.3.2.1.4.3- Determines Range, Mean,
Median, and Mode
MA.E.3.2.1.4.4- Explains The Results of
the Survey Using Range
MA.E.3.2.2.4.1- Uses Data to Identify
Trends
Hands-On- National Forecasting- Using the color-coded temperature range chart
located above the U.S. map, which area/state/city shows temperatures in the
90’s? 70’s? 60’s? 50’s? 40’s?
MA.E.3.2.2.4.2- Uses Data to Make
Predictions of What is to Come
MA.E.3.2.2.4.3-
Explains With Evidence
Why These Predictions Were Made