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Skittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment Lesson PlanSkittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment Lesson Plan
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Skittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment

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Students are introduced to the scientific method by hypothesizing, counting, analyzing and concluding which company packs candy more reliably - Skittles or M&Ms.

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probability, statistics

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probability, statistics, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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