MATH-H2 | Science & Engineering Practices
Use mathematical, computational, and/or algorithmic representations of phenomena or design solutions to describe and/or support claims and/or explanations.
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MATH-H2 Science & Engineering Practices resources
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Balancing Act: Tradeoffs in frogs, humans, and other animals
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Students will follow in the soggy footsteps of scientists wading through ponds at night to record frogs as they learn about biological tradeoffs that connect humans to horses to frogs. Along the way, they'll decide which male a female frog should choose as a mate, based on analysis of call performance.
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In Lesson 2, students interpret spectrograms, using math to understand and explain frog calls. This ties directly to the standard's focus on using quantitative tools to support scientific claims.
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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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- Students use algorithms to solve a series of ciphers - Students construct a histogram using raw data from a real research study, interpret the results, and describe the findings
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Hybrid Zones: Evolution's Testing Grounds
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Students will learn that hybrids are not flukes—they’re commonly found in the wild and our grocery stores! By playing and reflecting on Foraging Frenzy (a research-inspired memory game) students will appreciate how climate change affects species ranges and the direction of evolution.
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Students use charts and graphs to analyze data and explain how traits affect survival in different environments.
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