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ERIC Number: EJ391210
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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SSMILES: Exploration of the Mean as a Balance Point--Grades Six-Nine.
Penafiel, Alfinio Flores; White, Arthur L.
School Science and Mathematics, v89 n3 p251-58 Mar 1989
Described is a lesson in which the midpoint of the measuring stick (center of gravity), the balance point of the stick (fulcrum) and the arithmetic mean are assumed to be the same point. Provides content background, lesson outline, procedure, evaluation, teacher notes, and diagrammatical representations. (RT)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematical Concepts, Motivation Techniques, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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