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How well does your garden grow? Model the growth of dahlias with nonlinear functions. In the lesson, scholars build on their understanding of mathematical models with nonlinear models. They look at dahlias growing in compost and non-compost beds before analyzing the speeds of cars in relation to skid marks. The resource is the 13th part of the 16-module series.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource as an optional extension activity
Classroom Considerations
- Emphasis is on conceptual understanding
- Note that the Common Core does not cover nonlinear curve-fitting at the eighth-grade level
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- Professional-looking graphs
- Includes scaffolding tips throughout the lesson
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