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Incandescent light bulbs were enlightening more than 130 years when Thomas Edison invented them. More recently, US Congress passed legislation to increase efficiency standards. Your 5th, 6th, or 7th graders will be enlightened as they dive into Common Core standards regarding percentages and equations for increased cost of efficiency. These complex processes are clearly explained by the step-by-step equation breakdown and model evaluation on the worksheets. 

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5th - 8th
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Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013

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5.NBT.A.1 5.NBT.A.4 7.NS.A.3 MP2 MP4 MP6

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