Interdisciplinary Math and Science Study of Cyclic Change
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Interdisciplinary Math and Science Study of Cyclic Change by Robert Link and Claudine Vacirca
Why was this activity developed? • We wanted students to experience real-life multi-step tasks that would encourage critical thinking and analysis. • We wanted to take advantage of the school structure that blocked Earth Science students and 8 th grade honor math students.
NIGHT AND DAY
MST Standard 1 Analysis, Inquiry, and Design • Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions. – Mathematical Analysis – Scientific Inquiry
MST Standard 7 Interdisciplinary Problem Solving • Students will apply knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science and technology to address real-life based activities and make informed decisions. – Connections – Strategies
Students’ Pre-Knowledge • Earth Science Curriculum – Effects of earth revolution on seasons. – Effects of earth rotation on duration of insolation. – Cyclic changes in climate and in energy distribution on the surface of the earth. • Math Curriculum – Patterns – Statistics – Transformational geometry – Use of spreadsheet and graphing in data analysis – Writing to clarify and communicate ideas
Procedure Problem - Understanding the changes of the length of day globally. Teachers Create teams Assign a latitude Students Create spreadsheets and graphs Team Discussion Analyze pattern at assigned location
Students Comparing Graphs Similarities/Differences Compose questions relative to graph Exchange graphs with other teams Analyze Organize ideas Get satellite photos
Symposium
Computer Generated Graphics Students’ Graphs created from their spreadsheets
Student-Generated Work
Assessment Rubric • Content: Describe and explaining latitude patterns, seasonal patterns, energy delivery patterns and common points • Data: include copy of data, self-generated diagrams • Structure: Use of spreadsheet, charts, graphs, and writing of the warrants to prove claims • Extension: Discuss the effects of changes on particular locations.
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