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Learners identify fraction terminology. Using the book, Eating Fractions, as a guide, students list the foods shared in the book. They experiment with string and Fruit by the Foot candy to increase their knowledge of equal fractions. They interact with t

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denominators, fractions, equivalent fractions, numerators

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denominator, equivalent fractions, numerator, math
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Technology
Video

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