Education Technology

NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Scorched" - Power of Powers

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Exponential Functions
Math: Precalculus: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Math: Statistics: Probability and Random Variables
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
15 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Scorched" - Power of Powers

Activity Overview

In "Scorched," Charlie explains that when fires are investigated, the investigators study several elements that come together and form a signature for the fire. But unlike a handwritten signature, the elements of a fire's signature are more general and less individually specific. Elements like scorch marks and gasoline remnants are two different characteristics of an arson-caused fire the fire either exhibits the characteristic or it does not.

Before the Activity

Download the attached PDF and look over the Teacher page.

During the Activity

Discuss the materials from the Student Page with your class.

After the Activity

Encourage students to explore web sites and questions from the Extensions page.

icon-download-lm
Download Files
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Exponential Functions
Math: Precalculus: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Math: Statistics: Probability and Random Variables
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
15 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Vernier EasyData,Vernier EasyLink and Vernier EasyTemp are registered trademarks of Vernier Science Education.