A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior
A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior
This unit is composed of three lessons that can be used independently or as a series of activities throughout the year to explore the theme of fluid dynamics. Fluid dynamics is a field of mathematics and science that describes how fluids move in and around objects. Fluid dynamics is a complex subject, but these lessons are designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and innovation. These are key components of the 21st-century learning skills. These lessons will also incorporate goals and objectives from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for eighth grade mathematics and science. This unit is designed for students in an eighth grade pre-algebra or algebra course. Each lesson will offer the students a real life application to mathematics and science, as well as a glimpse of topics, including fluid mechanics, for future study in high school physics. The lessons will relate to real and irrational numbers, cubic functions, density and viscosity, and scale models.
