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These math posters have questions written on them, such as: How fast can a cheetah run? or How long can a giant tortoise live? Post these around the room or leave them out for children to explore. Children find answers in reference books or on line. Some answers may vary as new information is discovered. Available as a downloadable pdf and in Spanish.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- a copy of the poster
- recording sheets and pencils (optional)
- books or on-line resources on animals
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Populations
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Evolution
- History of Life
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
Components that are part of this resource:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Mixing in Math
Rights:
- All rights reserved, TERC, 2010
Funding Source:
- NSF, ESI-0406675 and DRL-0713537