Explore plant growth and ratios in the human body through math and science activities for "Me and My Giant" by Shel Silverstein and Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant by Ann McCallum. Students will make and record predictions about plant growth and body part measurements. In addition to a lesson plan and worksheet, this printable includes activity extensions and cross-curricular connections for art and social studies.
Literature & Math: Stories about Giants
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Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas 3-5
Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas, Grades 3-5 provides easy-to-implement, literature-based activities that connect standards-based grades 3-5 mathematics lessons with concepts derived from science, social studies, and the arts standards.
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