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Introducing the Concept: Proportions
Students measure distances. In this proportions instructional activity, students use a map to find how far it is between different cities. Students use their knowledge of measurement, multiplication and fractions to find the distances.
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Scale Factors
In this scale factors activity, 6th graders solve 10 different problems that include types of scale factors. First, they determine the missing dimensions in each problem. Then, students round their responses to the nearest tenth before...
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Interior of the Earth
Sixth graders identify and describe the composition and physical properties of the layers of the Earth. They also explain how scientists used the scientific process to know about the center of the Earth. Finally, 6th graders read a...