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Finding the Percent of a Number in Fish Body Weight Lesson PlanFinding the Percent of a Number in Fish Body Weight Lesson Plan
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Finding the Percent of a Number in Fish Body Weight

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Students use fractions to find the weight of fish. They use percentages to determine the correct amount to feed them. They organize their data into a graph and shares with the class.

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weight, measurement, percents

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percent, weight, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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