Fourth Grade Measurement and Data

Essential Skills and Vocabulary	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
4.MD.a.1	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Students will know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table.	Capacity A teaching tool to show students the relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units - capacity. Length A teaching tool to show students the relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units - customary length. Mass A teaching tool to show students how to convert standard units of mass. Weight A teaching tool to teach students to express weight measures in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Units of Time A teaching tool to teach students how to use the units of time to express measurement equivalents. Metric Capacity A teaching tool to show students how to convert milliliters and liters. Estimating Capacity A teaching tool to show students how to estimate and compare units of capacity. Estimating Weight A teaching tool to show students how to estimate and compare units of weight. Exploring the Metric System This is a lesson from Discovery that incorporates video to teacher the standard 4.MD.A.1 and 4.MD.A.2. It includes video links, worksheets, student tasks, and teacher directions. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Exploring the US Customary System and Units of Time This is a lesson from Discovery that incorporates video to teacher the standard 4.MD.A.1 and 4.MD.A.2. It includes video links, worksheets, student tasks, and teacher directions. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* CUSTOMARY/METRIC UNITS In these LearnZillion video lessons, students will learn how to convert customary and metric units of length, weight, and volume. *LOG IN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK* Units of Weight Units of Lengths Units of Metric Weight Units of Metric Length Units of Volume Converting a Larger Metric Unit to a Smaller One	Measurement (Interactive Website) Students will determine the length shown on a ruler in centimeters or inches. This Funbrain activity includes 3 levels of difficulty. Measurement Conversion (Interactive Quiz) Students will choose the missing number to complete the conversion Measurement Conversion Running Chart Students will convert in a real life situation using a chart. Includes meters - kilometers and hours - minutes. Funny Numbers (Interactive Website -Greg Tang) Students will choose to solve addition or subtraction problems by converting units. Matching Math - Metric (Interactive Website) Students will match equivalent metric units to earn points. Matching Math - Capacity (Interactive Website) Students will match equivalent capacity units to earn points. Horrendous Soup (Interactive Website) Students will drop ingredients into their soup then convert measurements for the ingredients they added. Measurement Matching (Interactive Website) Students will match equivalent measurments.
4.MD.A.2	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Students will use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money.	Camp Decimal A teaching tool to show students how to add and subtract quantities of money. Estimating Sums and Differences of Decimals A teaching tool to show students how to estimate the sums and differences of decimals in word problems. Learn to Add and Subtract Decimals A teaching tool on adding and subtracting decimals. This is a lesson focused on the procedure for adding/subtracting any decimals, not just money. Adding and Subtracting Decimals - Problem Solving A teaching tool for students to practice solving problems that involve adding or subtracting decimals. Dividing Decimals A teaching tool to show students how to solve word problems by dividing decimals by whole numbers. Elapsed Time A teaching tool to show students how to solve problems with elapsed time. PROBLEM SOLVING In these video lessons, students will learn how to solve real-life volume problems by converting measurements. *LOG IN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK* Distance Problems Volume Problems Weight Problems Time Problems Operations and Measurement Conversions USING DIAGRAMS* In this lessons, students will learn how to solve real-life, distance problems by converting measurements using diagrams. *LOG IN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK* Distance Problems with Diagrams Liquid Volume Weight Measurement Quantities Quantities of Money *Quantities of Time	Bus Driver Math (Interactive Website) Students will calculate if bus passengers have paid enough for their ride using a key. Levels get more challenging as you play! How Much Do I Have? (Interactive Website) Students will solve problems by counting out the correct amount of money from a drawer. Multi-step problems included. Mining Moles (Interactive Websites) Students will solve time or money problems at different levels to help the Mining Moles dig their paths. Linear Measurement Mania (Interactive Websites) Students will solve linear measurement problems using a changing ruler. Elapsed Time (Interactive Website) Students will practice to find start times and end times given an elapsed time. Elapsed Time 2 (Interactive Website) Students will find the elapsed time in hours. The start and end time is shown on two clocks. Elapsed Time Quiz (Interactive Quiz) Students will find elapsed time to solve words problems. Elapsed Time Students will use the paint tool to show what time it is after the elapsed time.
4.MD.A.3	Teacher Resources	Students Resources
Students will use the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles.	Perimeter of Polygons A teaching tool to show students how to use side lengths to determine the perimeter of given polygons. This lesson included rectangles but is not limited to them. Polygon Perimeters Another teaching tool to show students how to use side lengths to determine the perimeter of given polygons. Perimeter Practice with Formulas A teaching tool that uses formulas to help students find the perimeter of various shapes. Understanding Area A teaching tool for students to learn how square units are used to find area. Students will practice determining the perimeter and area of given shapes and create shapes of a given area. What is Area? Another teaching tool for students to learn how square units and a formula are used to find area. Same Perimeter, Different Area A teaching tool to show students how to find area and how to compare it to perimeter. Area and Perimeter Song A song for students to listen to to help remember the formulas for perimeter and area. Perimeter & Area Introduction Video An introduction video on perimeter and area. Stop the video at 4 minutes 37 seconds as the last part covers the area of triangles. Note:* *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Areas of Rectangles with the Same Perimeter A teaching video showing students how different shapes with the same perimeters, such as rectangles and squares, may have different areas. *Note: Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Math Live -Area & Perimeter A teaching video to show students the real-world connection between area and perimeter. In addition, there are assessments that can be printed to determine what was learned from lesson. AREA AND PERIMETER OF RECTANGLES In these LearnZillion video lessons, students will learn how to find the area of a rectangle by using area models. LOG IN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK Area of Rectangles Area of Rectangles using Formula Find Missing Length Using Area Formula Perimeter of a Rectangle Perimeter of a Rectangle using Formula Find Missing Length using Perimeter Formula	Party Designer Students will design a party space by creating rectangles of given dimensions. Shape Explorer Students will determine the perimeter and area of given shapes on a grid. Villiany Inc.- The GOLF of Mexico Students will apply knowledge of measurement in an interactive mission. Area & Perimeter of Rectangles Students will practice solving perimeter and area problems. This is an interactive lesson and then practice. Virtual Geoboard Students will create polygons with the same perimeter, but different areas, or the same area, but different perimeters. Students will make generalizations about each. Garden Perimeter Students are asked to first measure the perimeter of a given shape and then create a garden with a specific perimeter.
4.MD.B.4	Teacher Resources	Students Resources
Students will make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit.	Plotting on a Number Line - 1 A teaching video about Chincoteague ponies that can be used to show how data can be plotted on a traditional number line. This would be good to show before the video below, Stacking Data Using Line Plots as it gives students a comparison to eventually see why line plots are visually beneficial. Uses fractions Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Stacking Data Using Line Plots - 2 A teaching video about Chincoteague ponies that shows students why line plots are beneficial to reading data.Uses fractions Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Reading Line Plots - Changing the Scale - 3 A teaching video about Chincoteague ponies that shows students what happens when you adjust the scale on your line plot. Uses fractions *Note: If the link does not open, be sure to log on to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* Fraction Line Plots Printables for using with students after teaching students about line plots. Fractions on a Line Plot Graph A teaching video on School Tube teaching students what a line plot is and how to use it. LINE PLOTS In these LearnZillion videos, students will learn how to create a line plot and use it to solve problems. *LOGIN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK* Create Data Set of Fractional Measures Interpret Data on a Line Plot Solve Addition Problems Using Line Plots Solve Subtraction Problems Using Line Plots *Solve Word Problems by Creating and Interpreting Line Plots	Create Line Plots (Interactive Website) Students will review how line plots are created and use data to create their own plots. Fraction Line Plots Students will use fraction line plots to solve problems. This is a self-checking program. Custom Line Plot Students will enter their own data on-line and create a line plot.
4.MD.C.5.a	Teacher Resources	Students Resources
Students will recognize that an angle is measured with reference to a circle with its center at the common endpoint of the rays by considering the fraction of the circular arc between the points where the two rays intersect the circle. Students will recognize that an angle that turns 1/360 of a circle is called a "one-degree angle" and can be used to measure angles.	What is a 360? A teaching video featuring a snowboarder demonstrating what a 360 is. You have to register (free) before viewing. Why Angles Are Important This is a lesson that shows real life examples of why angles are important. Includes the cardinal directions when explaining 360 degrees. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* What Are Angles & Where Do They Come From? This is a lesson that demonstrates where angle measurements come from. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Interactive Lesson on Angle Measurement This lesson walks through the procedures to measure angles and gives multiple opportunities for practice. Angle Identification This is a lesson from Discovery that incorporates video to teacher the standard 4.MD.C. It includes video links, worksheets, student tasks, and teacher directions. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Angles Song Song about the different types of angles. ANGLES In these LearnZillion videos, students will recognize angles as geometric shapes and understand concepts of angle measurement. LOGIN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK Full and Half Rotation Measure Quarter and Three Quarter One-Degree Angles Problem Solving	Angle Defense Students will use a 360-degree protractor to defend against aliens. Math Orbital Cannon Students will estimate angle measurements using a 360-degree protractor to protect Earth. Interactive Angles Students will identify the types of angles in a diagram of intersecting lines. Angles with Tim and Moby (BrainPop Video) Students will learn how to measure angles.
4.MD.C.5.b	Teacher Resources	Students Resources
Students will recognize that an angle that turns through n one-degree angles is said to have a measurement of n-degrees.	Clocks and Angles A teaching online lesson and exercises using clocks to recognize angles. Estimating Angle Measurements This video shows how to use benchmark angles to estimate the measurement of a given angle. *Note: Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Angles and Clocks This is a lesson from Discovery that incorporates video to teacher the standard 4.MD.C. It includes video links, worksheets, student tasks, and teacher directions. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* ESTIMATE ANGLES In this LearnZillion video lesson, students will learn the measure of an angle by using benchmark and one-degree angles. LOGIN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK *Estimate the Measure of an Angle	Angle Games Students will choose from a variety of angle games to practice angle measurement. Interactive Protractor Students will be guided by their teacher to an activity that will allow them to practice angle measurement. Classify Angles (StudyJams) Students will classify different angles. Mission 2110: Angles Students utilize their skills about angles by controlling the Roboidz with their knowledge of angles in this exciting Mission 2110 game. (This link is for an interactive game and may take a few minutes to load.)
4.MD.C.6	Teacher Resources	Students Resources
Students will measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Students will sketch angles of specified measure	Measuring Angles This is a teaching tool that introduces students how to use a protractor. Protractors Measure Angles This is a quick lesson that shows protractors in real life situations and demonstrates how to draw angles using a protractor. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* Measuring Angles This is a lesson from Discovery that incorporates video to teacher the standard 4.MD.C. It includes video links, worksheets, student tasks, and teacher directions. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* MEASURING ANGLES In these LearnZillion video lessons, students will learn what tool is used to measure angles and will learn how to use it correctly. *LOGIN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK* Introduction to Protractors Measure Angles to the Nearest Ten Measure Angles to the Nearest Degree Sketch Angles that are Multiples of Ten *Sketch Angles That Are Not Multiples of Ten	Angle Games Students will choose from a variety of angle games to practice angle measurement. Interactive Protractor Students will be guided by their teacher to an activity that will allow them to practice angle measurement. Angling for Fun Students will measure angles using a protractor. Measuring Angles Students will determine the measurement of an angle using a protractor. Measure Angles Students will practice using a protractor to measure angles. Alien Angle Students will create an angle based on a given measurement to help save the aliens! Measuring Angles Students practice measuring angles using a protractor.
4.MD.C.7	Teacher Resources	Students Resources
Students will recognize angles measures as additive.	Angles Around a Point A online teaching tool to show students how to find the unknown angle if all angles add to 360 degrees Angles on a Straight Line A online teaching tool to show students how to find the unknown angle if all angles add to 180 degrees Angles of a Specific Measure This is a lesson from Discovery that incorporates video to teacher the standard 4.MD.C. It includes video links, worksheets, student tasks, and teacher directions. Note: *Login to Discovery Streaming Education before selecting links.* ANGLE MEASUREMENT In these LearnZillion video lessons, students will learn that angles can be decomposed and recomposed by examining real-world situations. *LOGIN TO LEARNZILLION'S FREE ACCOUNT BEFORE SELECTING LINK* Compose and Decompose Angles Angle Measure is Additive by Decomposing Find Unknown Angles using Angles Properties Find Unknown Angles using Diagrams *Write an Equation for Missing Angle	Adjacent Angles (Interactive website) Students will find the unknown value of an angle that has been divided into two parts.
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Website/Activity	Content Standards/Technology Standards
Measurement Measurement Conversion Measurement Bingo Measurement Conversion Running Chart	Common Core: 4.MD.1 Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm, kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Elapsed Time Elapsed Time 2 Elapsed Time Quiz Elapsed Time (Pixie)	Common Core: 4.MD.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
The Shepard Perimeter and Area Song Areas of Rectangles with the Same Perimeter Villiany Inc- The Golf of Mexico Garden Perimeter	Common Core: 4.MD.3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Custom Line Plot Fraction Line Plots	Common Core: 4.MD.4 Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions by using information presented in line plots.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Angles with Tim and Moby	Common Core: 4.MD.5a An angle is measured with reference to a circle with its center at the common endpoint of the rays, by considering the fraction of the circular arc between the points where the two rays intersect the circle. An angle that turns through 1/360 of the circle is called a “one-degree angle,” and can be used to measure angles
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Angles Game Mission 2110: Angles	Common Core: 4.MD.5b An angle that turns through n one-degree angles is said to have an angle measure of n degrees.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
What's My Angle? Alien Angles Angling for Fun Measuring Angles (Pixie)	Common Core: 4.MD.6 Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified measure.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Adjacent Angles	Common Core: 4.MD.7 Recognize angle measure as additive. When an angle is decomposed into non-overlapping parts, the angle measure of the whole is the sum of the angle measures of the parts. Solve addition and subtraction problems to find unknown angles on a diagram in real world and mathematical problems, e.g., by using an equation with a symbol for the unknown angle measure.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.

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