Science TODAY™ - More of U.S. (formally Science TODAY™ - More the Merrier)

Author

USA TODAY Education

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Subject Area

Science: Biology: Ecology

Level

9-12

Activity Time

40 Minutes

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TI-84 series

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Science TODAY™ - More of U.S. (formally Science TODAY™ - More the Merrier)

Activity Overview

Students examine the USA TODAY Snapshot™ "More of U.S.", construct a graph from the data, produce a mathematical model (linear) for the data, determine the rate of change for the data, and make predictions about future population levels.

Before the Activity

See the attached Teacher Edition PDF file for notes and guidelines for this activity. The Technology Guide PDF file includes step-by-step calculator instructions with screen shots.

During the Activity

Students will:

Build and analyze a population growth model for the United States

Predict future data from a mathematical model

Name independent and dependent variables

Make recommendations about the future based on population data

Directions

Distribute the Student Edition PDF file to your class

Follow the activity procedures outlined in the student document

You may use the Transparency PDF file to display a large image of the USA TODAY graphic during the activity

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Before the Activity Files

2004-ST-(more of US)-TE.pdf More the Merrier Tech Guide.pdf

During the Activity Files

2004-ST-(more of US)-SE.pdf 2004-ST-Transparency (more of US).pdf

Author

USA TODAY Education

Alignment

Standards Alignment

Textbook Alignment

Subject Area

Science: Biology: Ecology

Level

9-12

Activity Time

40 Minutes

TI Calculator

TI-84 series

Resource Types

Lessons

Report an Issue

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