Math

Investigating Populations

Compare existing populations in different areas of the world and trends in the future world population growth.

• Investigation I: Visualizing world data
• Investigation II: Taking a closer look at world data
• Investigation III: Predicting future world population

Investigations - Name That Portion and Changes Over Time

Everyday Mathematics - Rates

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Coin Tossing

Calculate the probabilities of a tossed coin using a spreadsheet.

• Investigation I: Collecting experimental data
• Investigation II: Collecting simulated data

Investigations - Between Never and Always

Everyday Mathematics - Fractions & Their Uses; Chances and Probability

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Matching Motion

Match a motion graph with real time movement.

• Investigation I: Messing Around
• Investigation II: Matching constant motion graphs
• Investigation III: Matching changing motion graphs

Investigations - Patterns of Change

Everyday Mathematics - Rates

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Displaying Velocity

Personally experience changes of velocity over time with a sonar ranger.

• Investigation I: Moving at the same speed
• Investigation II: Are you coming or going?
• Investigation III: Speeding up!

Investigations - Patterns of Change

Everyday Mathematics - Rates

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Science

Calibrating Thermometers

Calibrate and scale a thermometer.

• Investigation I: Testing an unmarked thermometer in freezing and boiling water
• Investigation II: Creating a scale on your thermometer
• Investigation III: Testing different temperatures with your thermometer and temperature probe

FOSS - Variables

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Hot and Cold Cups

Investigate how different kinds of containers keep solutions hot or cold.

• Investigation I: Warming chilled water
• Investigation II: Cooling warm water
• Investigation III: Observing overnight results

FOSS - Variables

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Pulse Rate

Use a spreadsheet to display the change in your pulse with different amounts of exercise.

• Investigation I: Finding your resting pulse rate
• Investigation II: Determining pulse rate during exercise

FOSS - Variables

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Reaction Time

Use a spreadsheet to analyze data from reaction time tests.

• Investigation I: Measure reaction time with a ruler
• Investigation II: Measure reaction time with a simulation

FOSS - Variables

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