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M&M Science and Math ActivityM&M Science and Math Activity
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6th - 12th
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Math
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M&M Science and Math

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A series of math and science activities feature M&M's® as manipulatives to help kids work through equations. The resource includes exercises on finding averages, percent of compositions, moles in chemical reactions, genotypes and phenotypes, collecting data, and half-lives of radioactive isotopes.

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Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Break up the lessons throughout the school year, as they relate to your curriculum
  • A great way to combine math and science in either class setting

Classroom Considerations

  • Packet includes 212 pages of lesson plans and worksheets, but there is a table of contents to help you sort through what you need

Pros

  • Activities are both fun and educational
  • Resource features a variety of concepts and activities
  • Includes a helpful list of safety precautions for a science lab on pages 25 and 26
  • Provides rubrics, worksheets, and necessary materials for all assignments

Cons

  • None

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