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Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Science: Science General: General
Science: Physics: Forces and Motion
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
TI-84 Plus CE Python
Accessories
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
Other Materials
This is Activity 6 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
EasyData Activities: Modeling Algebraic Functions with Data Collection Activities.
Resource Types
Lessons

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Activity Overview

Students take distance readings as they walk in front of a CBR™. They apply the properties of a linear function to develop a model for the motion and interpret the values used in the model. Students learn to graph scatter plots, calculate slope, and graph linear function.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Science: Science General: General
Science: Physics: Forces and Motion
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
TI-84 Plus CE Python
Accessories
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
Other Materials
This is Activity 6 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
EasyData Activities: Modeling Algebraic Functions with Data Collection Activities.
Resource Types
Lessons
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