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Run a simulated airplane manufacturing plant with your pupils as the builders! Learners build Lego airplane models and collect data on the rate of production, comparing the number produced to the number defective. Using linear regression, they analyze the data to make conclusions. As a lesson with strong connections to industry, it illustrates how powerful mathematics can be in the manufacturing sector.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a notes presentation with the information and visuals provided in the teaching guide
Classroom Considerations
- Provide individuals with graph paper and colored pencils
- An understanding of the components of linear functions is essential
Pros
- Makes a strong real-world industry connection to the mathematics
- References important math vocab throughout the lesson
Cons
- None