When a Class of First Graders Wanted to Build a Bird

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a class of first graders wanted to build a bird feeder for the schoolyard as a culminating project for their science unit,the teacher asked two of the students' grandfathers who have woodworking experience to help lead the class in completing the project.The teacher tapped into the ______ of her students' families.

• A)funds of knowledge
• B)hierarchical structure
• C)rituals
• D)exosystem

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High-density Polyethylene

A thermoplastic polymer made from the monomer ethylene, characterized by its strength, density, and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

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