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Integers in the Weather

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Middle schoolers engage in a clever lesson that combines meteorology with mathematical thinking. They use integers in relation to high and low temperatures that they record. They use a spreadsheet of weather data, a computer, and gain valuable practice in using integers.

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integers, opposite, inverse

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integers, weather, opposite, real-world application, math
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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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