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Scholars have an opportunity to use their geometric modeling skills. Pupils determine a reasonable estimate of the number of string beans that would fill the average human body.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals begin the problem and after a few minutes, bring the class back together to share approaches
- Bring in a basket of string beans to compare relative sizes
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be comfortable using geometric figures to model real-world objects
Pros
- Includes a sample problem with calculations used
- Provides a suggestion to use an upper and lower bound strategy
Cons
- None
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