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Which Color Will You Pick?

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Students create a spreadsheet to chart the different colors found in a package of M&M's or Skittles. They collect data, create appropriate charts, and use percentages to describe quantities.

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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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