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Codebreaker Math

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Students solve addition and subtraction problems and decipher and write messages using a code. They read and discuss an informational fact sheet about the Navajo code talkers from World War II, and decode and re-code messages using math problems.

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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins

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