Math Measurement, Data, Probability & Statistics
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8.SP.A.1 | Measurement, Data, Probability & Statistics
Grade 8
Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities. Describe patterns such as clustering, outliers, positive or negative association, linear association, and nonlinear association.
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Females singing to be heard: Challenging long-held assumptions about birdsong through data visualization
Students will learn how data visuals tell a story. They will analyze real bird song data to try to understand why female singing behavior has been overlooked in one of the most common birds in the world. They will also gain a deeper insight into the scientific peer review process.
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3 lessons and 8 supporting media items.
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What Do Birds Do in Winter?: A data-driven investigation of remarkable adaptations
Explore the secret lives of nonmigratory winter birds! Use data, games, and simulations to uncover their unique adaptations for surviving the cold and reveal the 'feathered flurries of activity' in the dead of winter.
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Students will analyze data sets to identify patterns in temperature changes and feeding behaviors of birds overwinter.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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