One positive outcome of the school closure due the COVID-19 is having more time to be creative with online lessons. In the upcoming weeks I will be sharing activities I am asking my students to complete as part of their Online Learning expectations. Below you find the most popular lesson with my student’s. What This Chart Really Means for COVID-19 introduces information about social distancing in an entertaining and relatable animation. The content provides EXCELLENT examples of how to utilize data sets from online sources to perform mathematical analyses and make predictions based on those analyses. I am always searching for engaging ways to reinforce the skill of Interpretation of Data. This video supports that goal beautifully!
What This Chart Really Means for COVID-19
 WATCH this Video and ANSWER the questions below. Objective: Understand how to utilize data sets from online sources to perform mathematical analyses and make predictions based on those analyses. Essential Questions: Why does social distancing matter during the COVID-19 pandemic? | Post your response in comments. Detailed examples and reflection required. 1. In your own words explain exponential growth. 2. To the best of your ability explain the math (rate) at which the lily pads grow in the span of 60 days. Why is this important to know when thinking about the Corona Virus? 3. What is logistic growth? Why are health care officials worried about logistic growth? 4. What are 3 differences in the response and outcome of how Philadelphia and St. Louis responded to a similar crisis? Be specific. 5. What new information did the video provide for you? How did the information influence your opinion of social distancing? |
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