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Square Counter

Mark whole and half squares under an irregular leaf, pond or puddle to estimate its area within 10%.

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Mark whole and half squares under an irregular leaf, pond or puddle to estimate its area within 10%.

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Primary Mathematics: area (estimating the area of a shape on a square grid)

Expected time: 10–15 minutes.

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