Mathematics has an important role in the real world outside of school. In this lesson, students will learn how scientists use multiplication to estimate animal populations. Included in the lesson are a detailed plan, background knowledge on clams, a video explaining the lesson, and printable worksheets.

Concepts

bivalves, estimation, multiplication equations, multiplication

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Additional Tags

clams, marine biology, math stories, real world math, science and math, betterlesson, betterlesson: counting clams - a tidal flat adventure

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice