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M&M's and the Scientific Method Lesson PlanM&M's and the Scientific Method Lesson Plan
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M&M's and the Scientific Method

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Sixth graders explore the scientific method by conducting an in class experiment. In this scientific averages lesson, 6th graders discuss the concept of the scientific method, and define the different mathematical averages, mean, median and mode. Students hypothesize about the color ratio in a bag of M&M's before actually opening the bag and counting the colors.

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bar graphs, graphs

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bar graph activity, m&m activity, scientific method lesson, math
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Grade
6th
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Math
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1 hr
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