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Pacing a Gunther Chain

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Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and measure shapes.

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area, distance

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area, distance, foresters, gunther chain, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
2 hrs
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