LESSON QUESTION

Which number patterns, exponential or linear, show the most powerful sharing of stories over time?

LESSON CHALLENGE

Mathematically represent how a single story can be shared in the most powerful way across generations.

LESSON SUMMARY

In this lesson, you will explore the impact of storytelling by looking at different representations of number patterns that could be used to describe the total number of people who hear a story, beginning with one person.

BIG IDEA

There are simple ways to represent number patterns that show how growth may affect future generations.

LESSON MATERIALS

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