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A Lengthy Shake

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Third graders practice measuring skills by cutting paper strips of varying lengths. They place them on a parachute and shake it until all the paper strips fall off it. They collect the paper strips and measure them with rulers.

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rulers, measurement

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rulers, math
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Skills Practice
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