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Young mathematicians work to recognize the relationship between their scale models of the Joides research vessel and the real vessel. They calculate the relationships between various parts of the ship using fractions, ratios, and proportions.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
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