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Bell Curve

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Students construct two bell curves using two different yet related objects. For example, two kinds of Hershey's Kisses (plain and almond) or two kinds of dried beans (kidney and lima).

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Year
2002
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