Lesson 6:
Subject: Force of
air -Does air do work?
Objective: Interpret, organize and graph
data using a computer program.
Time: Approximately 45 minutes.
Small group activity
Materials:
Homework Assignment from Lesson 5
(Extension Activity)
Computer/or graph paper
Group/class data
Computer graphing program or spread sheet
capability
Procedure:
1. Place students in small
groups.
2. Check to see that all students have
completed assignments.
3. Give directions by making a sample graph
on board, using homework data from four randomly chosen students.
4. Have students work in groups to create
graphs using group data.
5. Interpret graph results, writing the
results in a short paragraph.
6. Share group results with whole class and
compare.
7. Closure: Compare and contrast
graphs.
Evaluation: The graphs and
paragraphs created by students.
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