This powerpoint presentation for Earth Day Mathematics Lesson touches on many mathematical concepts such as volume, estimation, mean (average), measurement, and unit conversion. Students work in cooperative groups to find the approximate volume of rubber that a small business has 'rescued' from a local landfill. Alternate application ideas provided.
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8.G.C.9 7.RP.A.1 7.G.B.6 HSG-GMD.A.3
Math Practices
MP.1 MP.2 MP.3 MP.4 MP.5 MP.6 MP.7 MP.8
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