Math+Inquiry+Activity+1

Facilitated by Erin Krupa
= Application of PBI by Content Area: MATHEMATICS =


 * PBI Compelling Question**: //How can mathematical models be used to make predictions about the input and output values of a function?//

__Technology Objective:__
 * Learning Outcomes for this PBI:**
 * use Core Math Tools (or graphing calculators and/or Excel) to find regression
 * use Animoto to create a slideshow of activity

__Pedagogy Objective:__
 * discuss the benefits of multiple representations and using the technology tool to increase student understanding
 * discuss the benefits and hinderances of using a data gathering activity

__Content Objective__:
 * create a function rule to make predictions
 * understand variables in a mathematical model
 * collect and analyze data

media type="custom" key="20272320" You can create your own animated character at [|Voki.com]

__Materials Needed:__ Measuring device, rubber bands, one doll per group
 * Tools Used for this PBI:**

__Technology Needed:__ (1) Core Math Tools (2) Flip camera or digital camera (3) Computer with internet to use Animoto === You have been hired by MathisFun Entertainment company to design a bungee jump venture that is thrilling but safe. === Rather than use a real person in our experiments, we will do our testing using Barbie (a doll). We will assume that the material that is used for the cord is similar to a rubber band. The challenge is to see who can determine the best length for the cord (i.e., the ideal number of rubber bands) so that when Barbie is dropped from the top of the stairwell (or other high place), “The Big Jump,” she comes close to the floor without hitting it. The team that comes closest will win the contract to design all of the bungee ventures for MathisFun Entertainment. Before we send Barbie on the Big Jump, it might be a good idea to collect some data when Barbie takes shorter jumps. We can use that data to determine how many rubber bands we should use for the Big Jump.

The Big Jump at the Friday Institute is 232 inches.



Conduct your experiment and data collection using the handout above.

Capture Big Jump using digital camera or Flip camera and use [|Animoto] to display results to the other group (we will do this as a group).

You can create your own [|video slideshow] at animoto.com.

Video from our activity: media type="custom" key="20305948"

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