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Measure: Bearings and Scale Drawings Lesson PlanMeasure: Bearings and Scale Drawings Lesson Plan
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Measure: Bearings and Scale Drawings

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Young mathematicians practice measuring acurately with a protractor. They convert measurements using a scale factor, then translate the new information into diagrams. This lesson should be a hit in that it's mostly hands-on work with the protractors, rulers, and compasses.

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scale drawings, measurement, scale factors, ratios

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Grade
5th - 7th
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Math
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Duration
45 mins
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