Learn to distinguish between exponential and logistic growth of populations, identify carrying …
Learn to distinguish between exponential and logistic growth of populations, identify carrying capacity, differentiate density-dependent and density-independent limiting factors, apply population models to data sets and determine carrying capacity from population data. Make predictions on graphs and interpret graphical data to analyze factors that influence population growth. Description from The Concord Consortium.
This module from the SmartGraphs project by Concord Consortium explores the impact …
This module from the SmartGraphs project by Concord Consortium explores the impact of borrowing varying amounts of money to pay for college and helps students understand financial implications of their plans. The associated lesson plan and student assessment questions can be found at: https://concord.org/projects/smartgraphs#curriculum and clicking on “Social Science & Other.â€Â
This activity demonstrates diffusion, osmosis, and active transport through 12 interactive models. …
This activity demonstrates diffusion, osmosis, and active transport through 12 interactive models. Start by following the path of a molecule of dye in water, create concentration gradients on either side of a cell membrane and watch the movement of substances in and out of a cell, and monitor the movement of oxygen into red blood cells with and without hemoglobin.
In this activity students learn to use two different equations for modeling …
In this activity students learn to use two different equations for modeling real-life situations that involve exponential decay. This is the third of three activities about Exponential Functions. The associated lesson plan and student assessment questions can be found at: https://concord.org/projects/smartgraphs#curriculum and clicking on “Algebra†and then “Exponential Functions.â€Â
Learn how equations for several exponential functions are used to model population …
Learn how equations for several exponential functions are used to model population growth and compound interest. This is the second of three activities about exponential functions. The associated lesson plan and student assessment questions can be found at: https://concord.org/projects/smartgraphs#curriculum and clicking on “Algebra†and then “Exponential Functions.â€Â
From The Concord Consortium website. Meet Geniverse: online, interactive genetics software for …
From The Concord Consortium website. Meet Geniverse: online, interactive genetics software for high school and other students. Geniverse is a game-like environment that supports experimentation, critical thinking and writing about genetics. Geniverse is designed for teachers to play an active role in the classroom by guiding students to understand and make connections to real-world genetics. Geniverse shares a pedigree with past Concord Consortium projects reaching back to the pioneering GenScope software and is built upon the same compelling premise students explore genetics by breeding and studying virtual dragons.
A captivating narrative creates an authentic context for students to dive into genetics. Students use a virtual model species (drakes) to explore the fundamental mechanisms of heredity and genetic diseases and then get a taste of careers in genetics. While following a courageous protagonist on a quest to heal a beloved dragon, students generate their own experimental data as they complete Geniverse challenges. They "publish" their findings using the scientific practice of argumentation, supporting their claims with evidence and reasoning, first in writing, and then in class discussions.
For instructions on getting started with Geniverse along with printable teacher guides, lesson plans and student handouts, visit Geniversity, our teacher resource website! From <https://concord.org/stem-resources/geniverse>
How might Earth's temperature change in the future? Use this model to …
How might Earth's temperature change in the future? Use this model to explore how changing human emissions of greenhouse gases might affect the temperature. The model incorporates positive and negative feedback loops. Ice cover and cloud cover change in response to the level of water vapor and temperature in the model.
Students graph exponential growth and decay functions by connecting ordered pairs. This …
Students graph exponential growth and decay functions by connecting ordered pairs. This is the first of three activities about Exponential Functions. The associated lesson plan and student assessment questions can be found at: https://concord.org/projects/smartgraphs#curriculum and clicking on “Algebra†and then “Exponential Functions.â€Â
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