Mrs. Herook, 4th Grade Math Resource Page

Mimosa-Growing with Mathematics Tie-ins

This Page is currently a work in progress

Fourth Grade Focus - Multiple Topics Covered
These math resource links can be included in lesson plans, teacher web pages, etc. to assist students as they explore and learn math concepts. Additional resources will be added as they are reviewed.

General Math

AAAmath-4th Grade topics
Topics support Mimosa topics.

Grade 4 Web Activities
MHSchool online activities: Print off the student worksheet, and link to the web resource to answer questions.

Math Animated and Interactive Dictionary
Example: Try the Chinese Abacus to match the number with the appropriate beads on the abacus. **Useful site to explain math terms/concepts**

Grade 4 math worksheets
Try the citical thinking logic puzzles!

Illuminations in Math
Online activities, lesson plans, authentic learning projects and more.

Online Math Applications
A Thinkquest project - covers Investing, Music, History, Science, and Trips.

McGraw Hill
Online activities across various operations and topics.

Maths Thesaurus
Good reference tool. Geared toward higher math.

Math Operations
Choose the correct operation for the problems listed.

Numeracy Online Activities
Offered by the BBC.

Math in History

Math in Ancient Egypt
Overview of this time period.

Egyptian Hieroglyphic Calculator
Enter the calculation and the answer will show at the top.

Temple Tally
Solve this Egyptian challenge.**Nice Activity**

The Abacus
Learn the history and how to use it.

Mathematics of Cartography
Social Studies tie-in to map skills.

1. Mathematics All Around Us

Rounding Story Problems
Use this site to practice rounding and solving story problems.

Mathletics
Explore math in sports.

2. Investigating Long and Short Lengths

Measurement Games
Gamequarium has online activities and games to support students developing measurement skills.

Measurement
From Kidskonnect - multiple resource links for this topic.

Test the Length of Your Knowledge
Take this online quiz to see how you do.

Frame of Reference on Measurement
Visual representation with an explanation on units of measurement.

3. Using Addition and Subtraction

Online Addition Worksheet
Choose the type of problem, create the worksheet, answer the problems & see how you did. Print off completed worksheet and pass in.

Online Subtraction Worksheet
Choose the type of problem, create the worksheet, answer the problems & see how you did. Print off completed worksheet and pass in.

4. Investigating Five-Digit Numbers

5. Investigating Shapes and Their Angles

Go Fly A Kite
Practice geometry skills while working through this kite making activity.

What's My Angle?
Activity on how to use a protractor - good for the visual learner.

Line Symmetry
Links to examples of symmetry - nice selection.

Border Liner
Long Island Children's Museum - online activity in creating symmetry.

BBC-Symmetry
Explanation of Reflection and Rotation Symmetry.

Wizzkidz
Nice online tutorial for symmetry.

6. Finding Fractions

Who Wants Pizza?
A fun way to learn about fractions. Developed by Cynthia Lanius from Rice U..

Wizzkids
Choose fractions off the main screen - there is a learning module along with online practice. Excellent site!!

Pie in the Sky
Pilots need to know about the types of clouds when flying a plane. Learn about the types of clouds and practice fraction skills.

Choose Fractions
Online tutorial on fractions.

7. Multiplying by One-Digit Numbers

Multiplication Games
Online support using games

Online Multiplication Worksheet
Choose the type of problem, create the worksheet, answer the problems & see how you did. Print off completed worksheet and pass in.

Wizzkidz
Choose multiplication off the main screen to practice math facts.

Online Multiplication Story Problems
Read and answer these problems to practice your multiplication facts.

Minute Math
Choose a level, number of problems & operation - then start practicing facts.

Musical Multiplication
Review multiplication facts using this site.

8. Working with Time

Past, Present, Future -It's All About Time
Topics include Ancient Time, Exact Time, Beat The Clock & Time Capsule.

A Walk Through Time
Ancient calendars, time, time zones and more.

Time Tutorial & Reference
Reference for time equivalents & online activity.

Just in Time - A Timely Tale
Fill in the blanks using activity times.

9. Exploring Shapes and Finding Perimeters

Geometry
Online tutorial.

10. Working with Fractions

Visual Fractions
The purpose of this site is to help reduce fraction anxiety (*it has a name -Fractionitis) by providing a visual to understand fractions. Multiple topics regarding fractions are available.

Fraction Frenzy
This activity works with equivalent fractions.

No Matter What Shape Your Fractions are In
Java application offered by Rice U. - interesting online activity. Try the Fun Fractions link and Drawing Fun Fractions and finish off with Designer Fractions which help to practice equivalents.

Math.Com Fractions
Homework help - definitions, reducing, adding & subtracting and more.

11. Linking Multiplication and Division

Wipeout and Multiples
Practice multiples with this skateboarding game.

Multiplication Games
Various multiplication games to practice facts. Fast paced game.

Multiplication Picture Game
Answer the questions correctly and uncover the hidden picture.

Multiplication Mystery
Complete the grid while practicing multiplication facts.

Online Division Worksheet
Choose the type of problem, create the worksheet, answer the problems & see how you did. Print off completed worksheet and pass in.

12. Investigating Numbers to One Million

Exploring Patterns
Makes them easy to see and understand.

13. Manipulating Money

Change Maker
Funbrain game to practice making change.

Farm Stand
Practice running this stand while using math.

Global Grocery List Project
Offered by Landmark, this project has students comparison shopping while using a template offered on the site. Students collect data, email results to the site and analyze prices from around the globe etc. Interesting site and project idea.

Online Money Worksheet
Enter your first name, choose the amount of problems, complete the worksheet - print & turn in when done.

U.S.Mint -50 State Quarter Program
See what quarter comes out next on the 50 States Quarter project. U.S. Mint Games page

14. Multiplying by Tens

Online Multiplication Worksheet
Choose the type of problem, create the worksheet, answer the problems & see how you did. Print off completed worksheet and pass in.

15. Exploring Polygons and the Circle

Polygon Playground

Types of Polygons

Polygons & Polyhedra
Offered by Coolmath4kids - links geometry with art through activity suggestions.

The Snowflake Man
Wilson A. Bentley - biography, examples of his work and more. The symmetry of snowflakes.

16.Investigating Decimal Fractions

Builder Ted
Students put bricks on the ladder in numerical order. *Requires Shockwave*

Saloon Snap
Match fractions to decimals and percentages.

Pepperoni Pizza
Investigate fractions, percents & decimals.

17.Dealing with Data

Data Analysis
This link from PBS provides access to multiple activities & lesson plans where students interpret data. Topics are set up in a cross-curricular format. *Nice range of ideas

Data Picking
Students survey the online characters to find out the kinds of pets, tally the totals and create and identify a chart or graph. *Requires Shockwave*

Create a Graph
Choose a graph type, label & enter data and click create a graph. Graphs can be printed or copied into another product.

What's the Point?
Graphing using coordinate points.

Mode, Median, Mean online activity
From the BBC - easy to understand explanation and activity.

Understanding Data
Interpreting data - an online tutorial. Chart & graph game.

Mighty M&M Math
Class investigates data using M&M's.

18. Multiplying by Two-Digit Numbers

Multiflyer
A fun way to practice multiplication. Space theme. Requires *Flash

Multiplication Practice
Time yourself while you answer 288 questions covering the tables from 1 to 12. *Requires Shockwave*

Math Mayhem
Another online activity to practice math facts. Game is timed, and offers immediate feedback. Choice of operation - addition, subtraction, multiplication & division

19. Investigating Area

Shape Surveyor
Offered by Funbrain.Com, this game works on Area & Perimeter. There are 3 levels of difficulty and the option to cover topics separately or together.

Interactive activity walking through the steps to building a cabin.

20. Dividing Large Numbers

All about Division
Online activities and explanation of process.

21. Using Decimal Fractions

Decimal Games
Gamequarium online activities.

22. Exploring Volume and Capacity

Plane Capacity
This activity has you practicing how many units can fit within the capacity.

Volume
Online reference & activity.

23. Working with Weight

Pop Goes the Corn Activity
This activity has students estimating how many unpopped kernals are in a jar. Have students estimate the space that popped kernals will need using 1/2 cup of unpopped kernals. Additional information is listed for completing the activity. A nice visual learning excercise.

Animal Weigh In
BBC sponsored, this applet helps students practice using kilograms. *Requires Shockwave*

24. Thinking Visually

No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In
Cynthia Lanius@math.rice.edu provides a online activity using a Java Applet to manipulate shapes while learning about fractions. There are additional activities available moving toward addition and subtraction with fractions.

Totally Tessellated
This Thinkquest resource provides the history and how to create them. A fun and interesting site which could tie in to other topics in the Mimosa guide.

Symmetry and Pattern
The Art of Oriental Rugs - interesting site.

Tessellation Jigsaw Puzzle
You have 2 minutes to put this puzzle together. Give it a try online.

Tangram Game
PBS offers this online game which originated in China.

Test taking strategies

Grade Online Math Test
From Texas, take the test online, then submit for grading.

Elementary Math
Choose the elementary level, then choose the challenge.

Test Taking Practice
Houghton Mifflin offers this online practice space. Choose a grade.

Grade 3-4 Math Test Prep
Based off the New York State Elementary Test and offered by the Oswego School District. *Excellent Resource*

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Susan Herook, Instructional Technology Specialist
(Last Updated April 2004)