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Math in the News: Issue 39--Monument to a Hero

Math in the News: Issue 39--Monument to a Hero

12/12/11. In this issue we look at the MLK Memorial and the special properties of granite that presented some design challenges in the construction of the statue.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.6, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.C.9
Grade Range 6 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Surface Area and Volume
        • Surface Area
        • Volume
Copyright Year 2011
Keywords math in the news, martin luther king