Great Lesson Ideas - Secondary Maths - How Many Peas Fill the Classroom?

Miss Lisa guides year seven students through a mathematical modeling activity to determine how many chickpeas can fit into a classroom. The lesson emphasizes planning, measurement, and volume calculation. Students use various tools to measure the room and chickpeas, then calculate the number of chickpeas that can fit. The activity concludes with a discussion on large numbers and assumptions made during the process.

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