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From Trees to Paper

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Sixth graders investigate logging and the process of paper making.  In this forestry lesson, 6th graders analyze pictures of trees being processed into the paper they use everyday.  Students solve and create math problems based on mathematical conversions in the paper mill process.

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6th
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Math
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1 hr
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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