Spotsylvania County Schools
Curriculum Map
2008-2009
www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us Course: Math 4
Grade Level: 4th
Nine Weeks Content and Essential Questions Skills Suggested Assessments/Resources
1st NUMBER AND NUMBER SENSE: NUMBER AND NUMBER SENSE:
Nine Weeks Place Value {M4.1} Identify and communicate, both orally and in
written form, the place value for each digit in
whole numbers expressed through the one Make a place value dictionary using a page for
millions place. each place. Give an example of the number that
Read whole numbers through the one millions fits in that place value and an interesting fact to
place that are presented in standard format, accompany it. (ie. The earth is 93,000,000 miles
and select the matching number in written from the sun.)
format.
Write whole numbers through the one millions Write and solve place value riddles.
place in standard format when the numbers
are presented orally or in written format. Use numbered cards. Choose two numbers then
Identify and use the symbols for greater than, compare using the comparison symbols.
less than, and equal to.
Compare two whole numbers expressed Use a clothesline to pin card numbers in order.
through the one millions, using symbols >, , , <, =.
Solve problems that involve addition and
subtraction of decimals through thousandths,
and fractions having like and unlike
denominators of 12 or less, using concrete
materials, pictorial representations, and paper
and pencil.
4th MEASUREMENT: MEASUREMENT: Bring in various product containers that list the
Nine Weeks Weight and Mass (M4.10} Determine an appropriate unit of measure mass and volume measurements. Compare the
Volume {M4.12} (e.g., ounce, pound, gram, kilogram) to use metric and standard findings. Illustrate the
Perimeter and Area {M4.13} when measuring everyday objects in both comparisons on a poster individually or as a
metric and U.S. Customary units. group then present it to the class.
Measure objects in both metric and U.S. Go on a Scavenger Hunt. Prepare a checklist of
Customary units (e.g., ounce, pound, gram, or items to find in the classroom. Describe each
kilogram) to the nearest appropriate measure, item in terms of metric or standard measures (i.e.
using a variety of measuring instruments. A poster with length of 40 cm and height of 60
Record the mass of an object including the cm; A pencil less than 5 inches long; A student
appropriate unit of measure (e.g., 24 grams). taller than 175 cm)
Estimate conversions between U.S.
Customary and metric units, using ballpark
comparisons, such as
1 ounce is about 28 grams;
1 nickel has the mass of about 5 grams; and
1 kilogram is a little more than 2 pounds.
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Nine Weeks Content and Essential Questions Skills Suggested Assessments/Resources
4th Determine an appropriate unit of measure
Nine Weeks (cups, pints, quarts, gallons, milliliters, or
(cont’d) liters) to use when measuring liquid volume in
both metric and U.S. Customary units. Measure pre-drawn shapes to determine
perimeter. Provide self-check for students.
Estimate the liquid volume of containers in
both metric and U.S. Customary units of Create a model when given a journal prompt
measure to the nearest cup, pint, gallon, with specific measurements.
milliliter, or liter.
Use graphs to compare and contrast information.
Measure the liquid volume of everyday
objects in both metric and U.S. Customary
units, including cups, pints, quarts, gallons,
milliliters, and liters, and record the volume
including the appropriate unit of measure
(e.g., 24 gallons).
Identify equivalent measures of volume
between U.S. Customary and metric
measurements.
Estimate conversion between U.S. Customary
and metric units, using ballpark comparisons,
such as 1 quart is a little less than 1 liter, and 1
liter is a little more than 1 quart.
Identify and describe situations where the
perimeter of an object should be found (e.g.,
the distance around the edge of walls of the
classroom; the length of fencing needed to
enclose a playground).
Identify and describe situations in which the
area should be found (e.g., laying tile for the
floor of the classroom).
Measure the perimeter of an object, using
nonstandard units of measure (e.g.,
unsharpened pencil, board eraser, toothpick,
chalk, crayon, paper clip) and record the
perimeter including the nonstandard unit of
measure used (e.g., 24 paper clips).
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Nine Weeks Content and Essential Questions Skills Suggested Assessments/Resources
4th Measure the perimeter of concrete objects in
Nine Weeks both metric and U.S. Customary units of
(cont’d) measure to the nearest inch, foot, yard,
millimeter, centimeter, or meter.
Determine the perimeter of an object or
pictorial representation of an object and label
it with the appropriate standard or nonstandard
unit of measure
GEOMETRY: GEOMETRY:
Lines and Angles {M4.14}, {M4.15}, {M4.16} Draw and identify points, lines, line segments,
Transformational geometry {M4.17} and rays using a straightedge, ruler, or angle
ruler.
Investigate and describe the relationships
between and among points, lines, line
segments and rays.
Differentiate between points, lines, line
segments, and rays using their definitions.
Identify lines that are parallel, intersecting, or
perpendicular using their definitions. Draw lines, line segments, and rays to meet
specified criteria.
Draw representations of intersecting, parallel,
and perpendicular lines.
List, draw and label examples showing things
Identify situations that illustrate parallel,
that intersect, and things that are parallel and
perpendicular, and intersecting lines.
perpendicular.
Identify and describe the properties of
squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms,
Use a geoboard to create shapes for a given
rhombi, and circles.
perimeter.
Identify and describe the properties of
spheres, cubes, and rectangular solids
(prisms). Sort objects into congruent and non-congruent
shapes.
Identify congruent and non-congruent figures.
Analyze and compare the properties of Design a room using color tiles to pattern the
circles and spheres; floor. Make the patterns follow specified
squares and cubes; and directions (i.e. 2/4 is red and 1/2 is blue
rectangles and rectangular solids (prisms).
Recognize the congruence of plane figures
resulting from geometric transformations such
as translation (slide), reflection (flip), and Investigations Connections
rotation (turn).
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