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Chain Across the Hudson

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Fourth graders role play as contractors responsible for constructing a chain across the Hudson River. They apply math skills to determine the total weight, number of links, and cost of the project.

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Grade
4th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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