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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Data: Using Graphs and Visual Data in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of how data can be turned into visual forms which can help people comprehend information easier than observing numbers.
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Other

Siam/mathematical Modelers Look to an Uncertain Future

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of error and uncertainty considerations, presented at an annual mathematicians' meeting. Not terribly deep, and covers the gamut of concerns about modeling of the real world with inadequate data or math tools. On target. This...
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Article
University of California

Univ. Of Melbourne: Managing Uncertainty in Gis

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit of the NCGIA core curriculum in GIS (Geographic Information Science), the author gives a full discussion of uncertainty, its sources, how to deal with it, what plans to make. Very thorough.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Data: Statistics in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of how statistics allows scientist to explore the degree of uncertainty that accompanies conclusions that are based on data collected during experimentation and research.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Determine the appropriate number of significant figures in both addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division calculations and Calculate the percent...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Unit Conversions, Error, and Uncertainty

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore a science investigation learning module including conversions, error, and uncertainty in scientific measurement.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Com Padre: Introduction to Measurement (Advanced High School/intro College)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
30-page illustrated guide introduces students to measurement and uncertainty. This is intended to be a clear, comprehensive overview of effective measurement technique. Includes worked examples and problems.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Observations and Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using observations and scientific experiments to test hypotheses.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Getting It Right!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students will investigate error. As shown in earlier activities from navigation lessons 1 through 3, without an understanding of how errors can affect your position, you cannot navigate well. Introducing accuracy and...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Determining Uncertainty

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at this presentation which provides examples on how to determine the uncertainty in a measurement.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the use of certain and uncertain digits in measurement.
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Website
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Uncertainty of Measurement Results

For Students 9th - 10th
A heavily mathematical discussion by the National Institute of Standards & Technology, attempting to quantize uncertainty.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Determining Uncertainty: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson gives examples that will teach the learner how to determine the uncertainty in a measurement. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Determining Uncertainty."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Error: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Error."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define certain and uncertain digits in measurement. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Percent Difference Calculations: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate how to compare a calculated density from and experiment to the "actual" density reported in reference sources. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Percent Difference Calculations."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Error: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Error."