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New Skill(s) Integrated Skills Adventure
Decimal Detective Comparing Decimals
(4-7)
Place value, using patterns to infer rules for determining the relative size of decimals. Applying size of decimals knowledge to solve word problems Students search the hood to find the evil crooked decimal-Carmen SanDecimal
Bridge-It Intro to Geometric Shapes
(4-7)
Recognizing geometric shapes. Relative size of decimals and their practical significance, and the use of k to represent thousand. Use shapes to design the bridge that can withstand the heaviest traffic load.
Fraction Junction Comparing Fractions
(4-7)
Equivalent fractions, finding common denominators. The use of patterns to develop a math strategy, and the use of > and < symbols. Students discover they can develop powerful strategies to make comparing fractions easy.
Golf Analyzing Angles
(5-10)
Estimating length and angles, measuring length and angles, types of angles. Deciding when to estimate vs. measure, use of ruler and protractor, use of decimals, averaging, types of angles, (optional) converting fractions to decimals and adding signed numbers. Playing high-stakes golf.