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Newton’s Law of Cooling Lesson PlanNewton’s Law of Cooling Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Year
2015
Language
English, Arabic
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Newton’s Law of Cooling

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  • Linear and Exponential Functions - Module Overview (PDF)
  • Linear and Exponential Functions - Module Overview (Doc)
  • Newton’s Law of Cooling (Doc)
  • Newton’s Law of Cooling (PDF)
  • Newton’s Law of Cooling (Doc)
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As part of an investigation of transformations of exponential functions, class members use Newton's Law of Cooling as an exponential model to determine temperature based on varying aspects. The resource makes comparisons between models from different scenarios and places emphasis on the key features and behavior of the graphs.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

exponential functions, intercepts

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use for application of exponential functions and transformations

Classroom Considerations

  • Bbackground knowledge should include familiarity with formulas and exponential functions
  • Graphing calculators are necessary
  • 24th lesson in a 26-part series

Pros

  • Incorporates real-world scenarios
  • Handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are included
  • Opener and exit ticket are provided

Cons

  • Advanced notation is used that may take time for students to understand

Common Core

HSA-SSE.B.3.c HSA-CED.A.1 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.9 HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-LE.A.2 HSF-LE.B.5

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