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This The Lowdown — Exploring Changing Obesity Rates through Ratios and Graphs activity also includes:
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Math and medicine go hand-in-hand. After viewing several infographics on historical adult obesity rates, pupils consider how they have changed over time. They then use percentages to create a new graph and write a list of questions the data representation helps answer.
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Instructional Ideas
- Collaborate with a health teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have experience creating and interpreting data displays
- Scholars must be able to work with ratios and percents
- One portion of The Lowdown: Real-World Math playlist
Pros
- Includes an optional extension activity
- Provides a pacing guide to keep the lesson on track
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