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Shadow Chasing

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The students compare themselves and their shadows to various objects big and small. Students use their data to set up proportions to solve.

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metric and standard measurement, math
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Math
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Project-Based Learning
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