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Birdseed Mining

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Students explore the meaning of mining. In this Science/Math activity, students engage in a small group activity to sort and calculate the value of seeds/beads.  Additionally, they are made aware of environmental damages which will effect their calculations. To conclude this activity, students present their findings to the other groups.  

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mining, sorting

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calculation, mining, sorting, math
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2005

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