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Monster Cars: Slope

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Students examine how a rate is calculated from two points. Using battery operated cars, pairs of students measure time and distance. Afterward, they use this data to calculate the rate. Students then plot four ordered pairs and discover the slope of the line.

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speed, distance, time

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distance, speed, time, math
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Resource Details

Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Technology
WebQuest

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