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IS A BLUE WHALE THE BIGGEST THING THERE IS? Lesson PlanIS A BLUE WHALE THE BIGGEST THING THERE IS? Lesson Plan
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IS A BLUE WHALE THE BIGGEST THING THERE IS?

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First graders explore measurement in relation to size of objects.

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1st
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Math
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Duration
45 mins

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