Math Measurement, Data, Probability & Statistics
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8.SP.A.2 | Measurement, Data, Probability & Statistics
Grade 8
Know that straight lines are widely used to model relationships between two quantitative variables. For scatter plots that suggest a linear association, informally fit a straight line, and informally assess the model fit by judging the closeness of the data points to the line.
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Fairywrens and the Art of Inquiry: How do scientists pick a question to study?
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Spark your scientific thinking by observing cute Australian bird behavior! Fun, interactive videos feature real biologists and student inquiry & observation. Analyze the scientists' real data to get a window into ongoing research on the evolution of group size in fairywrens.
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Lesson 2
Students will observe and ask questions to analyze 2 different scatter plots for fairywren group size.
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2 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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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Lesson 3
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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