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Exploring Data Lesson PlanExploring Data Lesson Plan
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NASA
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9th - 12th
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Math
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2 hrs
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Exploring Data

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  • Student Text: Exploring Data
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  • Science and Mathematics Module—Data Analysis and Generalizations
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Bring the sun to your class! Young scholars analyze actual solar wind data in the second lesson of a five-part series. Their analysis includes speed, temperature, and density data.

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Concepts

data analysis, mean, median, mode, range, solar wind

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Plot the data and look for patterns in the graph
  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer with specific examples

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a strong understanding of measures of central tendency

Pros

  • Uses actual solar wind data for analysis
  • Includes all necessary handouts and reference materials

Cons

  • None

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