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• What will I learn?

• What do I need to know?

• What words do I need to know?

• Create the Models
  Introduction to Excel
  Model I - Boyle's Law
  Model II - Charles' Law

• R.A.F.T. 

• Show me other web pages on this topic!

• Take a short quiz!
  Boyle's law quiz
  Charles' law quiz

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Materials for Teachers

• A note to teachers
  Introduction
  Objectives
  Requirements

• Additional background material

• Instructional Framework
  Student Skills
  Instructional Strategies
  Assessment Process

• Daily lesson plans

• Evaluation/assessment methods

• Links to national standards
  

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Florida Sunshine State Standards:  Science Grades 9-12

            The Nature of Matter

Ø      Standard 1—SC.A.1.4:  The student understands that all matter has observable, measurable properties.

The Nature of Science

Ø      Standard 1—SC.H.1.4:  The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems.

1.  Knows that investigations are conducted to explore new phenomena, to

     check on previous results, to test how well a theory predicts, and to

     compare different theories.

Ø      Standard 2—SC.H.2.4:  The student understands that most natural events occur in a comprehensible, consistent patterns.

2.  Knows that scientists control conditions in order to obtain evidence, but

     when that is not possible for practical or ethical reasons, they try to

     observe a wide range of natural occurrences to discern patterns.

            The Nature of Science

Ø      Standard 3—SC.H.3.4:  The student understands that science, technology, and society are interwoven and interdependent.

1.  Knows that performance testing is often conducted using small-scale

     models, computer simulations, or analogous systems to reduce the

     chance of system failure.

6.  Knows that scientific knowledge is used by those who engage in design

     and technology to solve practical problems, taking human values and

     limitations into account.

Florida Sunshine State Standards:  Mathematics Grades 9-12

            Measurement

Ø      Standard 2—MA.B.2.4:  The student compares, contrasts, and converts within the systems of measurement (both standard/nonstandard and metric/customary).

1.  Selects and uses direct (measured) or indirect (not measured) methods

     of measurement as appropriate.

2.  Solves real-world problems involving rated measures (miles per hour,

     feet per second).

Ø      Standard 4—MA.B.4.4:  The student selects and uses appropriate units and instruments for measurement to achieve the degree of precision and accuracy required in the real-world situations.

1.  Determines the level of accuracy and precision, including absolute and

     relative errors or tolerance, required in real-world measurement

     situations.

                        2.  Selects and uses appropriate instruments, technology, and techniques to

     measure quantities in order to achieve specified degrees of accuracy in

     a problem situation.

            Algebraic Thinking

Ø      Standard 2—MA.D.2.4:  The student uses expressions, equations, inequalities, graphs, and formulas to represent and interpret situations.

1.  Represents real-world problem situations using finite graphs, matrices,

     sequenced, series, and recursive relations.

2.  Uses systems of equations and inequalities to solve real-world

     problems graphically, algebraically, and with matrices.

            Data Analysis and Probability

Ø      Standard 1—MA.E.1.4:  The student understands and uses the tools of data analysis for managing information.

1.  Interprets data that has been collected, organized, and displayed in

     charts, tables, and plots.

Ø      Standard 3—MA.E.3.4:  The student uses statistical methods to make inferences and valid arguments about real-world situations.

1.  Designs and performs real-world statistical experiments that involve

     more than one variable, then analyzes results and reports findings.

2.  Explains the limitations of using statistical techniques and data in

                             making inferences and valid arguments.

Links to Standards

National Science Standards

National Mathematics Standards

Sunshine State Science Standards

Sunshine State Mathematics Standards