Use a hands-on approach to exploring the concepts of related rates in your AP Calculus class. Individuals explore the effect of the rate of change on a variable related to a variable they control. After analyzing the data they collect, they then make conclusions using their understanding of the concepts.

Concepts

related rates, rate of change, scatter plots, data collection

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a project to assess understanding of the concept of related rates
• Encourage your class to complete the calculations on their own, and compare results to their peers

Classroom Considerations

• Required supplies include rulers, funnels, and water
• Sample key is not included

Pros

• Uses a hands-on activity to explore the AP Calculus topic of related rates
• Helpful for mainstream calculus classes as well
• Addresses a variety of necessary skills
• Comes with a document version for editing and printing

Cons

• None