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Inverse of Two Temps

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Science: Physical Science: Boiling
Level
9-12
6-8
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Accessories
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
    This is Activity 11 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    EasyData Activities: Modeling Algebraic Functions with Data Collection Activities.

    The following materials are required for this activity:
  • Stored data from Activity 10: Two Hot, Two Cold
Resource Types
Lessons

Inverse of Two Temps

Activity Overview

Students find a conversion equation that will calculate the corresponding Celsius temperature for any given Fahrenheit temperature. Students learn to graph scatter plots, analyze and graph linear equations, compute and model slope, derive and apply a conversion equation, and analyze inverse relations.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Science: Physical Science: Boiling
Level
9-12
6-8
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Accessories
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
    This is Activity 11 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    EasyData Activities: Modeling Algebraic Functions with Data Collection Activities.

    The following materials are required for this activity:
  • Stored data from Activity 10: Two Hot, Two Cold
Resource Types
Lessons
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