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Area of the Lawn Project

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Students calculate simple area calculations in real-life situations. They determine simple wage computations. They use critical thinking skills. They demonstrate their ability to use writing in order to express mathematical thoughts and processes.

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area

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Grade
7th - 9th
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Math
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