Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 9
Putting it All Together
Lesson 1: Fermi Problems
Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.
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Math in the News: Issue 94--Florida's Orange Crop | Math in the News: Issue 94--Winter's Impact on Florida's Orange Crop
March 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the impact of a harsh winter on Florida's orange crop. In addition we look at an ongoing problem that orange production has had with a crop infestation. This provides opportunities to apply percent change formulas to real-world data. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race | Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race
March 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the Iditarod Race in Alaska. This gives us an opportunity to analyze data on average speed. We look at data in tables and line graphs and analyze the winning speeds over the history of the race. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 100--Late Night TV Ratings | Math in the News: Issue 100--Late Night TV Ratings
July 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the mathematics of the Nielsen Ratings. This provides an excellent application of ratios, proportions, and percents. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 103--Gas Prices | Math in the News: Issue 103--Gas Prices: Why Are They Decreasing?
December 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze data in tabular and graphic formats to investigate the changing price of gasoline. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 104--The Decline of Radio Shack | Math in the News: Issue 104--The Decline of Radio Shack
December 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze the reasons why Radio Shack has struggled as a business. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 105--Movie Statistics: 2014 | Math in the News: Issue 105--Movie Statistics: 2014
January 2015. In this issue of Math in the News we review box office statistics for the previous year. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 106--A Box Office Monster! | Math in the News: Issue 106--A Box Office Monster!
July 2015. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze the amazing box office success of the recently released Jurassic World. This provides an excellent application of data analysis and linear equations. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
Applications of Linear Functions, Standard Form and Data Analysis |
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Math in the News: Issue 108--Star Wars | Math in the News: Issue 108--Star Wars: The Box Office Awakens!
January 2016. In this issue of Math in the News we explore the dramatic box office returns of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It provides an excellent opportunity to apply concepts of linear systems. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
Applications of Linear Systems and Data Analysis |
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Math in the News: Issue 109--Was Ali the Greatest? | Math in the News: Issue 109--Was Ali the Greatest?
July 2016. In this issue of Math in the News we look at Muhammad Ali's boxing record and compare his record to other boxers. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 110--Summer Travel | Math in the News: Issue 110--Summer Travel
August 2016. In this issue of Math in the News calculate average speed to various vacation destinations when traveling by car. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 111--Summer Blockbusters | Math in the News: Issue 111--Summer Blockbusters
August 2016. In this issue of Math in the News, look at real world box office data to analyze what makes a movie a blockbuster. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 112--Back-to-School Purchases | Math in the News: Issue 112--Back-to-School Purchases
September 2016. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at back-to-school purchases and the impact that different tax rates have on the total cost. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 113--Olympic Power | Math in the News: Issue 113--Olympic Power
November 2016. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at the history of the Olympics. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 114--Thanksgiving Dinner | Math in the News: Issue 114--Thanksgiving Dinner Grocery Shopping
November 2016. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at the history of Thanksgiving, as well as the cost of preparing the historically relevant meal. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 4--The Cost of Gasoline | Math in the News: Issue 4--The Cost of Gasoline
4/11/11. In this issue we look at the high price of gasoline and investigate whether a hybrid car makes more economic sense. We look at various statistics to make a determination. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
Data Analysis and Ratios and Rates |
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Math in the News: Issue 5--Tax Day | Math in the News: Issue 5--Tax Day
4/18/11. In this issue we look at income taxes. We analyze who pays what proportion of income taxes based on income level. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 6--The BP Oil Spill, a Year Later | Math in the News: Issue 6--The BP Oil Spill, a Year Later
4/25/11. In this issue we discuss the BP oil spill one year after the spill. In particular we look at how damaging oil spills are to marine life and to oxygen levels in the water. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 7--Texas Wildfires | Math in the News: Issue 7--Texas Wildfires
5/2/11. In this issue we explore the wildfires in Texas. In particular, we conduct random walk simulations as a tool for predicting the path of a wildfire. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 8--Tornado Damage | Math in the News: Issue 8--Tornado Damage
5/9/11. In this issue we look at tornado season. In particular we study why the swirling winds of a tornado are so damaging. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 11--Taxing Tobacco | Math in the News: Issue 11--Taxing Tobacco
5/30/11. In this issue we look at the subject of taxation of tobacco products. Many states are using such taxes to meet budget shortfalls. What are the unintended consequences of these taxes? This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 14--Will There Be an NFL Strike? | Math in the News: Issue 14--Will There Be an NFL Strike?
6/20/11. In this issue we look at the possibility of an NFL strike and what the issues are that keep players and owners from coming to agreement. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 16--Blockbuster Math | Math in the News: Issue 16--Blockbuster Math
7/4/11. In this issue we look at box office receipts for blockbuster movies as well as flops. There is a characteristic curve that results for either type and we develop some regression models based on the data. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 17--Lone Star Employer | Math in the News: Issue 17--Lone Star Employer
7/11/11. In this issue we look at the underlying factors that make Texas such a powerhouse for employment. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau, we dig into the numbers. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 19--Mr. 3000 | Math in the News: Issue 19--Mr. 3000
7/25/11. In this issue we look at the elite group of baseball players that have hit 3000 or more hits in their careers. The most recent is Derek Jeter, and based on the records of previous 3000+ hitters we explore whether he will make it to the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 20--Heat Wave! | Math in the News: Issue 20--Heat Wave!
8/1/11. In this issue we look at the physics of air pressure and the forces that give rise to heat waves. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much? | Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much?
8/8/11. In this issue we look at federal spending and the growth of such spending. Looking at data provided by the government, we calculate the annual rate of growth. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
Data Analysis and Percents |
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Math in the News: Issue 22--Football Is On! | Math in the News: Issue 22--Football Is On!
8/15/11. In this issue we look at the specifics of the new NFL collective bargaining agreement. It provides an opportunity to apply data analysis and algebra skills. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 23--How the Government Borrows Money | Math in the News: Issue 23--How the Government Borrows Money
8/22/11. In this issue we look at the way in which the U.S. government borrows money. This involves an exploration of Treasury bonds and notes. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 24--A Wild, Random Ride on a Hurricane | Math in the News: Issue 24--A Wild, Random Ride on a Hurricane
8/29/11. In this issue we look at random path of a hurricane by developing a simulation for tracking the path of a hurricane. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
Data Analysis, Data Gathering and Probability |
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Math in the News: Issue 25--E-Mail | Math in the News: Issue 25--Did E-Mail Doom the Postal Service?
9/5/11. In this issue we look at the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service to see why it is having such a difficult time staying in business. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 28--Will the Euro Survive? | Math in the News: Issue 28--Will the Euro Survive?
9/26/11. In this issue we look at the state of the euro and the economies in the Eurozone. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 30--An Improbable Collapse! | Math in the News: Issue 30--An Improbable Collapse!
10/10/11. In this issue we look at the Boston Red Sox and their improbable collapse in September. They were one out away from making the playoffs, but they ended their game and season in dramatic fashion. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 32--A Man for All Seasons | Math in the News: Issue 32--A Man for All Seasons
10/24/11. In this issue we pay tribute to the life and times of Steve Jobs. We also analyze financial data for Apple to see what a dramatic impact Jobs had. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 33--TV Winners and Losers | Math in the News: Issue 33--TV Winners and Losers
10/31/11. In this issue we look at TV ratings for the Fall 2011 lineup. Why do some series succeed and others fail after a few episodes? This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 36--Will There Be an NBA Season? | Math in the News: Issue 36--Will There Be an NBA Season?
11/21/11. In this issue we look at the NBA labor dispute. Why is this labor dispute so different from the one for the NFL? This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 40--Will Netflix Bounce Back? | Math in the News: Issue 40--Will Netflix Bounce Back?
12/19/11. In this issue we look at the steep drop in the price of NetFlix’s stock. We examine why it happened and make a prediction about the stock’s future. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 41--2012: The Facebook Year | Math in the News: Issue 41--2012: The Facebook Year
January 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the Facebook IPO. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 43--A Hollywood Decline? | Math in the News: Issue 43--A Hollywood Decline?
January 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at box office data from 2011. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 45--Super Bowl Stats | Math in the News: Issue 45--Super Bowl Stats
February 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at stats from Super Bowls past. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 46--The Unemployment Rate | Math in the News: Issue 46--The Unemployment Rate
February 2012. In this issue we look at unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 47--The Rising Price of Gasoline | Math in the News: Issue 47--The Rising Price of Gasoline
February 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we analyze data on the price of gasoline. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 48--How Good Is Jeremy Lin? | Math in the News: Issue 48--How Good Is Jeremy Lin?
February 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at basketball statistics, in particular the stats for Jeremy Lin. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 50--March Madness Made Rational | Math in the News: Issue 50--March Madness Made Rational
March 2012. In this issue we look at March Madness mathematically. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 51--Peyton Manning | Math in the News: Issue 51--Is Peyton Manning a Good Investment?
March 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at Peyton Manning's new contract with the Denver Broncos. Was this a good deal or not? This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 52--The iPhone | Math in the News: Issue 52--Did the iPhone Doom the Blackberry?
April 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the future of Research in Motion's Blackberry, in light of the rise of the iPhone and Android devices. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 58--Unemployment | Math in the News: Issue 58--Unemployment
May 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at unemployment statistics and compare the U3 and U6 stats. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 59--The Butterfly Migration | Math in the News: Issue 59--The Butterfly Migration
September 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the great Monarch butterfly migration. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 60--Unemployment | Math in the News: Issue 60--Unemployment
September 2012. In this issue we look at August 2012 unemployment statistics. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 61--The Butterfly Migration Update | Math in the News: Issue 61--The Butterfly Migration Update
September 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the Monarch Butterfly Migration with new data since our last investigation of it. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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Math in the News: Issue 62--The Washington Nationals | Math in the News: Issue 62--The Washington Nationals
September 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the remarkable success of the Washington Nationals baseball team. In the process we look at the success of new baseball franchises and why this happens. This is part of the Math in the News collection. To see the complete collection, click on this link. Note: The download is a PPT file.Related ResourcesTo see resources related to this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. |
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