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Stories That Really Add Up

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Young scholars, in groups, develop math lessons for younger students that each stems from a popular student story. Group members individually develop lessons for other subject areas based on their group's story, creating interdisciplinary units.

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children's stoires, education, math
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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