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Mathematics Grade 4 [2011]
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Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit.
 
  • Area (elementary)
    In this lesson students will find the area of rectangular shapes and irregular shapes with right angles.
  • Double or More
    This lesson asks the students to double, triple or halve a recipe by using the four operations and fractions.
  • IXL Game: Measurement: Convert mixed customary units
    This game helps fourth graders understand relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units. This is just one of many online games that supports the Utah Math core. Note: The IXL site requires subscription for unlimited use.
  • Smile Metric Style
    In this activity students work with the metric system by measuring each other's smiles.
  • Spy Game
    Encrypted spy messages are the starting point for this lesson plan on modular arithmetic.
  • The Iditarod & Math
    This Teaching Channel video and lesson plan will help students calculate elapsed time and distance using real-time data. (7 minutes)
  • USOE Curriculum Guide (4MD1)
    This curriculum guide was developed by USOE and Utah educators.
  • USOE Curriculum Guide (4MD2)
    This curriculum guide was developed by USOE and Utah educators.
  • USOE Curriculum Guide (4MD3)
    This curriculum guide was developed by USOE and Utah educators.
  • What Does it Mean to Measure?
    This lesson plan asks students to measure properties of various objects including weight, area, and volume and determine the appropriate metric unit for taking the measurements.

 

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For more information about this core curriculum, contact the USOE Specialist, DAVID SMITH or visit the Mathematics - Elementary Home Page. For general questions about Utah's Core Curriculum, contact the USOE Curriculum Director, Sydnee Dickson . UEN Contact Info: 801-581-2999 | 800-866-5852 | Contact Us