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Direct linkHurley, Marlene M.; Normandia, Bruce – Science Scope, 2005
This article provides a science lesson for the middle school level, the metric system is used for all methods of measurement. The example lesson utilizes edible fruit as the real-world focus and offers ideas for additional lessons and the integration of disciplines beyond mathematics. This lesson requires students to handle, examine, and possibly…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Concept Formation, Metric System, Science Instruction
