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= Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u01_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_1/

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



= Unit 1 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-1-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.

=Lines, Line Segments, and Rays= @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/intro-to-euclidean-geo/v/lines--line-segments--and-rays

=Lines, Line Segments, and Rays Practice= @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/basic-geometry/e/recognizing_rays_lines_and_line_segments

The Khan Academy is a non-profit group with the goal of providing free educational resources and practice to everyone. The video and practice are a great way to become exposed to or practice your understanding of Lines, Line Segments, and Rays. Please make sure to note the difference between them. You can earn badges and map your knowledge. I recommend starting an account.

(Lesson 1.2)



=Shape Sort= @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_activities/maths/shapes.shtml

This is a great game provided by the BBC. It asks you to sort different polygons as either a quadrangle or a triangle. Then you sort it even further. You need to be quick because the shapes will go by fast.

(Lessons 1.3, 1.4, & 1.5)



= Polygon Sort = http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-shape-and-weight.html#quad Polygon sort asks the user to sort different polygons. Do you think you can sort all of them? This game is provided by www.crickweb.co.uk.

(Lesson 1.5)

=Do Anytime Activities=

- Help your child identify real-world examples of right angles (the corner of a book) and parallel lines (railroad tracks).

- Have your child compile a shapes scrapbook or create a collage of labeled shapes. Images can be taken from newspapers, magazines, and photographs.