Lesson Plan

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

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Students explore the concept of exponential growth.  For this exponential growth lesson, students manipulate power models with base 2.  Students discuss what would happen if you doubled a penny over the course of 20 days.  Students graph their results using a scatterplot.

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Calculator
Year
1998
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use