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The Power of the Exponent (2001-2002 SyRIS Module) |
contact |
Pushpa Ramakrishna (Chandler-Gilbert Community College) pushpa.ramakrishna@cgcmail.maricopa.edu |
credits |
Scott Adamson (Mathematics) Tom Foster (Instructional Technology) Trey Cox (Mathematics) |
college(s) |
Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
discipline(s) |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer |
summary |
To better comprehend the complex concept of exponents, a case study is set up with a professor dying from food poisoning. Biology students study the exponential growth of bacteria; math students and physics students use Newton's Law of Cooling to explore the concept of exponents. Math students also explore this concept through application problems such as a rumor mill. |
details |
An interdisciplinary unit was developed with concepts related to exponents. For example, biology students studied the exponential growth of bacteria; math students and physics students used the Newton's Law of Cooling to explore the concept of exponents. Math students explored this concept through application problems such as a rumor mill. The module is built around a case study of a professor dying due to food poisoning; the data collected and analyzed is used to solve a mystery in a wholistic manner. The topic of exponents is critical to all science and math disciplines. Students find it hard to fathom the complex concept of exponents. To better comprehend the matter, a case study was developed. This real life scenario helps the students grapple with the complex issue and meaningfully apply their knowledge in various subject areas. The learning outcome of this project is that students piece together the clues obtained in different disciplines, analyze the results and independently solve the case. Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
web links |
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/syris/ http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/syris/modules/index.php?yr=0102&id=1 |
supplements |
"eTV News Action Pi" movie video clip 1 (streaming media: QuickTime) "eTV News Action Pi" movie video clip 2 (streaming media: QuickTime) Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback below. |
comments |
Most recent comment about this package:
On Sat Feb 25, 2006 at 1:41AM Pushpa Ramakrishna <pushpa.ramakrishna@cgcmail.maricopa.edu> said: |
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Last modified: Nov-07-2002 Date created: Oct-30-2002 Visitor count: 3876 Dublin Core Metadata record  This package is included in the following MLX special collection(s): |
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