Clams and Buttons

In the Boat Shop

For my first time, we were able to go to the boat shop!

Boats!

French Fur Trader

Mississippi River Museum!!!!

Promote Symmetry!

As we move into our next math unit, the kids will be exploring symmetry with 2-D shapes.  I introduced this online geoboard today in class.  The kids were very excited to explore!  Here's the link to explore more at home:

http://www.mathplayground.com/geoboard.html

Equivalent Fraction Games

Here are two games for extra practice with equivalent fractions.  Understanding equivalent fractions is a student learning expectation (SLE) in 4th grade math, so everyone must be able to recognize and diagram these by the end of the year.  Enjoy the fun!

Equivalent Fractions with Pictures Matching (Easy)
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm

Create Your Own Equivalent Fractions (Challenging)
http://illuminations.nctm.org/activitydetail.aspx?id=80

http://www.green-planet-solar-energy.com/equivalent-fractions.html