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AstroZoo Lesson PlanAstroZoo Lesson Plan
Publisher
Bowland
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
2 hrs
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AstroZoo

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Rescue animals in the zoo by applying math concepts. Groups of learners solve three missions involving oxygen, food, and climate control. Each group selects an animal from one of four bio-domes.

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Concepts

units of measurement, perimeter, area, surface area, volume, ratios, proportions, rounding, evaluating expressions, linear relationships

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the paper-based task as a homework assignment

Classroom Considerations

  • The optional activity requires Excel or a graphing calculator
  • Access to a computer is necessary for the lesson

Pros

  • Includes a set of worksheets to support the lesson
  • Provides detailed instructions on how to use software

Cons

  • None

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