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American Revolutionary Period Activities (Index 1)

Boston 5th Grade Standards-Related Activities in Mathematics
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Strand #1 - Number Sense, Computation, and Estimation
Compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and rational numbers.	Using the "Mathematical Study Sheet" and online Revere Family Tree resources, or the Revere Family Tree available in class, compute the information using a hand-held calculator or the computer's calculator.
Develop, analyze, and explain procedures for computation and techniques for estimation.	Use and describe different strategies.
Select and use an appropriate method for computing from among mental arithmetic, paper and pencil, calculator, and computer methods.	Targeting combinations: Rocks hit targets (print sheet) Combination chains:Target chains (print sheet) Using the "Mathematical Study Sheet" and online Revere Family Tree resources, or the Revere Family Tree available in class, compute the information using a hand-held calculator or the computer's calculator.
Estimate to check the reasonableness of results.	Determine the reasonableness of an estimate by checking solutions using a variety of strategies.

Strand #2 - Patterns and Functions
Describe, extend, analyze, and create a wide variety of patterns. Describe and represent relationships with models, tables, graphs, and rules: use sentences and algebraic expressions. Use patterns and functions to represent and solve problems.	Organized list: Chores combinations - single combination (print sheet) Organized list: Chores combinations - multiple combinations (print sheet) Organized list: Herbs combinations - multiple combinations (print sheet) * Organized list: Tradespeople in the marketplace (print sheet) Logic: Tradesmen (print sheet) Logic: Women's chores (print sheet) Logic: Apprentices (print sheet) Logic: Patriot Births (print sheet)

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