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Students discover the game of chess. In this critical thinking lesson, students learn the rules for each chess piece and the game as a whole. Students use critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills to improve their chess ability.

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chess, chess instructions, math critical thinking, math
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2003
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