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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3 and S id.a: Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task examines, from a mathematical and statistical point of view, how scientists measure the age of organic materials by measuring the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12. The focus here is on the statistical nature of such dating....
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Measurement Uncertainty

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will measure the box against the three different rulers to best determine the height of the box with each ruler. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well...
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Physics: Approximation

For Students 9th - 10th
On many occasions, physicists, other scientists, and engineers need to make approximations or "guesstimates" for a particular quantity. What is the distance to a certain destination? What is the approximate density of a given item? About...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: State Your Position

For Teachers 6th - 9th
To navigate, you must know roughly where you stand relative to your designation, so you can head in the right direction. In locations where landmarks are not available to help navigate (in deserts, on seas), objects in the sky are the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Uncertainty in Measurements

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online lesson students will learn to distinguish between accuracy and precision in measurements and to also calculate the percent error of a...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Right on Target: Catapult Game

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students experience the engineering design process as they design and build accurate and precise catapults using common materials. They use their catapults to participate in a game in which they launch Ping-Pong balls to attempt to hit...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Error in Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What are the common errors made when students take measurements and how can they be avoided? A good deal of vocabulary associated with measurement errors is explained. Tips are provided for the student and the teacher in hopes of...
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Micrometer Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Use this virtual model to simulate the basic operations and accuracy of a micrometer while manipulating the physical parts of the object.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1 and N q.a.3: Felicia's Drive

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task requires students to make some sensible approximations of the amount of gas needed for a drive. They must choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. Aligns with N-Q.A.1 and...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3, N q.a.1, N q.a.2: Weed Killer

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The principal purpose of the task is to explore a real-world application problem with algebra, working with units and maintaining reasonable levels of accuracy throughout. Aligns with N-Q.A.3, N-Q.A.1, and N-Q.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Runners' World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task provides students with an opportunity to engage in Standard for Mathematical Practice 6, attending to precision. It intentionally omits some relevant information. Aligns with N-Q.A.1.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Unit Conversions, Error, and Uncertainty

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore a science investigation learning module including conversions, error, and uncertainty in scientific measurement.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Learning Measurement Conversions Through Statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn the conversion relationship between inches and centimeters through data collection. The data collected results from measuring items using inches and centimeters as the units. They use a TI-73 to input the data into lists...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The Intimate Machine: Weighing In

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Explore the "intelligent floor," which contains sensors that can track movements, and emulate the weighing technique associated with this technology. Explore the relationship between volume and mass and the difference between accuracy...
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Interactive
Arcademics

Arcademics: Integer Warp Multiplying Integers

For Students 5th - 8th
Integer Warp is a multi-player racing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race one another while practicing multiplying integers!
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Reporting Values From Measurements: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive tutorial showing how scientists should report measurements from their experiments. Shows the basics in a way that anyone can understand.
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan is designed to help students learn to make estimates. Resources are linked to help support the teacher and offer exploration and practice to students.
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Handout
Shmoop University

Shmoop: High School: Number and Quantity: Quantities Hsn q.a.3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Standard HSN-Q.A.3 states: "Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities." This page explains what this standard means. Click on 'Sample Assignments' for some quick drills.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Reporting Volume Measurements: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson will explain how to determine the precision of a measurement using laboratory glassware and report it accurately. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Reporting Volume Measurements."
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eBook
Quia

Quia: Accuracy & Precision

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this self-scoring 15 question analogy practice quiz, students select to correct word to complete the analogy.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Accelerometer: Centripetal Acceleration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work as physicists to understand centripetal acceleration concepts. They also learn about a good robot design and the accelerometer sensor. They also learn about the relationship between centripetal acceleration and centripetal...
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Handout
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Glossary for Introduction to Physics

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in AP Physics: Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Go for the Gold

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore and use the concept of ratio in a real-world situation. They will make judgments regarding accuracy and precision of measurement.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Fundamental Topics in Science App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This App provides information and activities to help students explore and understand topics in Science such as significant figures, precision and accuracy, scientific notation, and the scientific method.

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