Brr! How Cold is the Antarctic?

In this PBL activity, students use online data to determine the extent of temperature changes in the Antarctic. They will analyze their data using measures of central tendency as well as measuring its variability. They will also use scratch to assist them in the calculations. These lesson will take two 50-minute periods.

Resource ID#: 156943 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Scratch, Climate Change, Antarctica, Mean Absolute Deviation, Central Tendency, Variability, Data Analysis

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Student Center Activity

Resource Collection: CPALMS Computer Science Lessons

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