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Modeling: Mathematical, Physical and Conceptual InteractiveModeling: Mathematical, Physical and Conceptual Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2014
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Modeling: Mathematical, Physical and Conceptual

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Scientific models help explain ideas and concepts to non-experts. The online activity covers conceptual, mathematical, and physical models. Through four multiple-choice questions and three discussion questions, scholars gain a deeper understanding of modeling.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

atomic models, math modeling, linear modeling, scale models

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage pupils to complete the activity at home and answer the three discussion questions in their journals
  • Discuss the three challenge questions during class time, guiding connections to multiple scientific and mathematic disciplines

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive

Pros

  • Works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom
  • Requires very little class time to complete

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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