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Green, green river

Algebra Number Sense Holidays and Annual Events Ratio and Proportion
2023-11-20 09:44:30

Green, green river


green-river


During the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, the local plumbers union dyes the Chicago River emerald green.

Students learn what PPM (parts per million) means and  attempt to figure out how much dye is used to sufficiently color the river.  


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Data and Probability proportion ratio percent Unit rate estimation Volume 5.MD 6.RP 6.G 7.RP 7.G 6th 7th 5th St. Patrick's Day
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