Resources and References:

WebSites:

this site has a "Map Journey" activity of travel and distance computation (choose "mathematics", then "Map Journey")
http://www.quia.com

this site has grade level fraction mini-lessons and practice items
http://www.aaamath.com

this site has a fraction "mystery picture" for problem solving (choose "fractions", then "mystery picture")
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/math.htm

this site has maps, distances, for additional fractional measurement
http://www.mapquest.com

this site has information and practice in customary measurement (choose "mathematics:, then #16 customary measurement)
http://www.quia.com

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