Measuring and Practicing Fractions and Decimals in Feeding the Worms for Vermicomposting
by Jeanelle Fetty
This lesson integrates math practice with hands-on experience in vermicomposting, reinforcing environmental awareness and mathematical skills among Arizona 5th-grade students. Math practice involves practicing adding fractions and decimals when measuring a variety of measuring cups and weights.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T5bS0_GDeecK-NTQG92YxZ0KU1jbf-Y6/edit?u…Related Content
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