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Statistics: Wet Heads
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In this math lesson, learners learn how to construct stem and leaf plots. Learners first estimate the number of drops of water that will fit on the head of a penny.

Stride Ruler
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In this activity, learners use their feet to estimate distances. Learners calculate the distance of one step in centimeters by measuring 10 steps at a time to reduce measurement error.
Many Seeds: Estimating Hidden Seeds
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In this activity, learners will estimate how many seeds are in a fruit or vegetable, then count to find out. The result: mix estimation with healthy eating.

The Size and Distance of the Planets
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In this activity, learners investigate the concepts of relative size and distance by creating a basic model of the solar system.

Built in Stopwatch
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In this activity (3rd on the page), learners investigate circadian rhythms by examining how well people do with estimating time.

Estimation
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In this online activity, learners will explore size estimation in one, two and three dimensions. Multiple levels of difficulty allow for progressive skill improvement.

Pea Brain!: Explorations in Estimation
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In this activity, learners use two different techniques to estimate how many little things fit into one bigger thing.

Computation and Estimation: Roll Out The Barrel
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In this math lesson, learners apply mathematical modeling to solve a real-world storage problem, in which a manufacturing company is given two options for storing oil barrels.