Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5
Family Tree
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Students simulate several generations of a family’s growth, comparing a two-child average family size to a three-child average family size.
Students will be able to:
- Simulate several generations of a family’s growth.
- Calculate the average, or mean, of several single-digit numbers to find average family size.
- Explain the different outcomes between a two-child and a three-child average family size.
Features of This Resource
- Students practice finding patterns
- Opportunity for students to use and critique models
- Kinesthetic (tactile) learning activity
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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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