Compare the number of objects from 0 to 20 in two groups using the terms less than, equal to or greater than.
Instruction focuses on matching, counting and the connection to addition and subtraction.
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| Coordinating Hurricane Cleanup | Students will use data collected by drones to coordinate cleanup efforts after a hurricane. They will develop a method to rank locations with downed trees blocking roads based on their potential impact on safety or recovery operations.
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