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It's a Bug's Temp

Author
Subject Area
Math: PreAlgebra: Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis
Math: Middle Grades Math: Statistics and Probability
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
80 Minutes
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TI-84 series
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Teacher and student worksheets
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Lessons

It's a Bug's Temp

Activity Overview

Uses information provided in a table to determine what if any relationship exists between the air temperature and the temperature of an insect.

Before the Activity

Prior to this activity, students should have had some experience with the scatter plots and correlations.

During the Activity

Uses information provided in a table to determine what if any relationship exists between the air temperature and the temperature of an insect.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Author
    Subject Area
    Math: PreAlgebra: Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis
    Math: Middle Grades Math: Statistics and Probability
    Level
    6-8
    9-12
    Activity Time
    80 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Teacher and student worksheets
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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