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Mission: Rainforest Lesson PlanMission: Rainforest Lesson Plan
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Bowland
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6th - 9th
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Math
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Mission: Rainforest

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Young environmentally conscious mathematicians solve a variety of problems related to the central theme of uncovering illegal logging activities. They determine a base camp based on given constraints, investigate logging activities and sustainability, and identify an escape route.

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Concepts

patterns, unit conversions, coordinate geometry, volume, surface area, 2-d shapes, 3-d figures, midpoints, rounding, estimation, percents, order of operations, problem solving techniques

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Collaborate with a science teacher for this unit
  • Use the optional activities as homework assignments

Classroom Considerations

  • Lessons use a variety of math concepts; see beginning of each lesson for list of content

Pros

  • Includes video and audio clips to motivate learners
  • Each activity lists websites for additional information

Cons

  • None

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