Unit+8

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= Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u08_family_letters.pdf

The Family Letter is an introduction to the unit. They contain background information, vocabulary, games, and more. These are great to know what we will be learning in the fourth grade.



= Study Link Help = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/unit_8/

If you’re having problems with the Study Link Homework, this website contains further explanations and examples of the skills.



= Unit 8 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-8-vocab.html

Vocabulary is a large part of the Everyday Math curriculum. Click the above link to review this unit’s vocabulary terms. Try to use these terms when completing the homework and making out of classroom connections.



= Printable Rulers = []

You will need a ruler for many of the Study Links. If you don't have one at home, you can print one here. When printing, please make sure you do not select "fit to page."

(Throughout Unit 8)



=Everything you Wanted to Know about Perimeter and Area= @http://www.bgfl.org/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html

This is a great introduction to perimeter and area. It helps to visualize what each term means. These two terms are often confused, so make sure you understand the difference.

(Lessons 8.1, 8.3, & 8.5)



The Khan Academy is a non-profit group with the goal of providing free educational resources and practice to everyone. You can earn badges and map your knowledge. I recommend starting an account. This video and practice will help you better understand area and perimeter.

= Area and Perimeter Video = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/basic-geometry/v/area-and-perimeter

= Area and Perimeter Practice = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/basic-geometry/e/geometry_1

(Lessons 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, & 8.8)



= Shape Surveyor Game = @http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html

This is a great game from Fun Brain. Students need to use what they know about area and perimeter to define the surveying site. You can change the difficulty of the game and chose to either focus of perimeter and/or area.

(Lessons 8.1, 8.3 & 8.5)



= Area and Perimeter Explorer = Area Explorer - @http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AreaExplorer/ Perimeter Explorer - []

These two explorers will help students understand the relationship between area and perimeter. They are a little tough to figure out and use, but they are very similar to what we do in Unit 8. Make sure you test your knowledge.

(Lessons 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, & 8.8)



= Practice Assessment = @http://www.quia.com/rr/91670.html

This is a great way to get ready to our Unit 8 assessment. Use these questions to judge your understanding of area and perimeter. Please watch your unit, make sure you add one and that it is correct (hint - area always has squared units).

(Lesson 8.9)

= Do Anytime Activities =

Have your child measure the perimeters of rooms in your house or of household objects. Then have him or her find the areas of the objects.

Help your child draw a scale map of your city, town, neighborhood, or have your child do a scale drawing of the floor plan of your home.