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Proportionality Using "Jack & the Beanstalk"

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Students apply ideas of proportionality from "Jack and the Beanstalk." They compare objects that are proportional to Jack with those that are in proportion to the Giant. They measure their hands and use those measurements to determine the Giant's height and draw objects that are proportional his size.

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proportions

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proportionality, english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Project-Based Learning
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