Measuring Up: A Simple Lesson That Engages Students in Scientific Practices and Mathematics
Fri, Jun 20, 2014 8:33 AM
Measuring Up
This article is interesting in regards to the Science by Inquiry approach. However, this could easily formatted into the 5Es style of teaching both science and mathematics. A student could make a prediction regarding arm length, measure the actual length of their arm and compare the prediction with the actual measured length. This article has prompted me to reflect on the graphing arena. This is simply another interesting means for students to collect data and extend that data to real world connections. The article discusses prediction and problem solving. I thought the article was interesting, and it simply provoked thought that led to more applicable ideas regarding data collection and graphing.