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See how estimation is essential to making temperature weather maps. Scholars use ratios and rates of change to estimate temperatures at locations where temperature readings have not been made. They connect this idea to linear functions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with an Earth Science teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Decide whether to allow graphing calculators (listed as optional)
- Learners should have knowledge of linear functions, rates of change, and ratios
Pros
- Includes worksheets with graphs and diagrams
- Teacher notes have additional extension questions
Cons
- Does not indicate how weather maps are actually made (i.e, using technology)