Evaluating mathematical models
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A lesson plan for Grades 9–12 Biology and Physical Science
About this resource
- Appropriate grades
- 9–12
- Subjects
- science (general), education technology (computer/technology skills, educational software, integrating technology, web-based tools)
- Provider
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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The purpose of this lesson is to evaluate several mathematical models using the Internet as a resource. Science NetLinks provides links to necessary web resources and detailed instructions for completing the lesson.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Computer Technology Skills (2005)
Grades 9–12
- Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
- Objective 1.01: Practice safe, responsible, and ethical behavior in using technology resources and information.
- Goal 3SC — Science: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
- Objective 3SC.03: Use electronic resources for research.
- Objective 3SC.05: Select and use technology tools for class presentations.
Science (2005)
Grades 9–12 — Biology
- Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.01: Identify biological questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.
- Objective 1.03: Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and evidence to:
- Explain observations.
- Make inferences and predictions.
- Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.
Grades 9–12 — Physical Science
- Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.01: Identify questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.
