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Students measure the rise and run of steps from a place that holds meaning for them. They write a reflection (in the form of a journal entry, poem, or short story) regarding this significant place.

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running, slope

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2001

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