Problem 29a

how big is our trash?

Math Skill: Multiplication 

Grade level: 4 – 5th grades

Area level: Community-scale

Purpose: Understand how much trash is generated from each of us in Evansville and develop awareness for waste reduction

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BACKGROUND FOR THE TEACHER

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TEACHER GUIDE

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PROBLEM

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SUGGESTED PROBLEM

How about adding a problem to strengthen students’ ability of interpreting a bar graph?

Math Skill: Create and interpret a bar graph (decimal numbers)

Grade level: 4 – 5th grades

Area level: State-scale

Purpose: Compare waste generation between two states and and develop awareness for waste reduction

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