Competing Coasters
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- Aug 11 2010 1:20 PM
Rita Nutsch
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In this lesson, from Illuminations, students look at attributes that vary from roller coaster to roller coaster, attributes that make each scream machine uniquely thrilling. Students use a Web site to view photos of roller coasters from around the country. Based on the pictures, students predict which coaster is faster, which is higher, which goes farther, and which takes longer. They look up data on another Web site to check their predictions. Finally, students evaluate their estimates of speed, height, and other factors to see whether their estimation skills improve with experience. Less
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Grade: 3 to 5
Topics: Mathematics, Probability