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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.

Bark Beetle Infestation Investigation: Estimation and Pheromones
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This activity investigates how bark beetles can threaten forests by having learners estimate the number of infected trees from a photo.

Aesop's Arithmetic
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In this activity (located on page 9 of the PDF), learners are introduced to Aesop's fable, "The Crow and the Pitcher." In the story, a clever crow drops pebbles into a pitcher to cause the water level

How Many Pennies?
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In this math activity, learners pretend there is a special store that lets you pay for toys by their weight in pennies.

Fill it to Capacity
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In this math lesson, learners rotate through six estimating and measuring centers. First, learners read the book, "Room for Ripley" by Stuart J.

Measurement: It Takes Ten
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In this math lesson, learners practice estimation and measurement skills as they move from station to station calculating length, volume, weight, and area.

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.