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This Bacteria and Exponential Growth lesson plan also includes:
It's scary how fast bacteria can grow — exponentially. Class members solve exponential equations, including those modeling bacteria and population growth. Lesson emphasizes numerical approaches rather than graphical or algebraic.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consult a science teacher for additional examples and contexts
- Extend the lesson by challenging learners to attempt graphical and tabular methods to solving exponential equations
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have previous experience solving exponential equations, such as 2^x = 16, where the solution is an integral value
- The seventh installment of a 35-part module
Pros
- Resource includes answers for all examples, problems, and guiding questions
- Teacher guide thoroughly explains how the lesson connects and leads to future lessons, giving instructors a clearer view of the objectives
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