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Identify
Problem
Brainstorm and do internet-research for risk factors of heart attack.
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Gather
Data
Do
flow rate lab to show visualization of relationships between plaque and flow
rate.
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Analyze
Data, Simplify Problem
Identify
assumptions, enter data in Excel, graph and analyze data.
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Develop
background skills and knowledge
Review
concepts of linear functions.
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Develop
background skills and knowledge
Review
composition of functions.
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Day 9 |
Day 10 |
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Represent relationships in terms of mathematical equations Use Mathematica to visualize and create equations from
data.
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Represent relationships in terms of mathematical equations Use
flowchart to model factors affect slope of a cholesterol function.
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Translate variables and relationships
into computational model Translate
equations from flowchart to Stella model. Run
the model.
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Interpret findings Finish
using Stella
to run the model. Make conclusions.
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Communicate
findings
Write
a letter to parents making recommendations to prevent arterial blockage from
plaque.
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