Lesson Plan

Intrepreting Information about Sweating and Temperature

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Why do we sweat? Scholars analyze data about body temperature, sweating, and other factors to better understand sweating. They note the changes after drinking ice water to sweating, skin temperature, and body temperature. Analysis questions help solidify the relationships.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign some questions as written and save others for discussion
  • Discuss how the results might change if drinking room temperature water instead of ice water
Classroom Considerations
  • Students can graph data with Excel or by hand
Pros
  • Requires no special equipment
  • Applies to daily life
Cons
  • None
Common Core