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Tools for Integrating Math and Engineering:  Weighin' In Lesson PlanTools for Integrating Math and Engineering:  Weighin' In Lesson Plan
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Tools for Integrating Math and Engineering: Weighin' In

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Students collect and analyze data on a fictional cereal company's products. In this measurement lesson, students collect data from cereal boxes (weight, volume, surface area, etc.) to determine if the boxes labels correctly inform consumers of the contents. Extension ideas are included.

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weight, measurement, percents, values

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percentages, values, volume and surface area, weight, math
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet
Year
2006

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