Rational Numbers in Context: Temperature & Elevation
Students will apply rational number operations to solve problems related to temperature changes and elevation.
Key Questions
- Analyze how positive and negative rational numbers represent changes in temperature or elevation.
- Construct a model to represent changes in elevation over time.
- Predict the final temperature after a series of increases and decreases.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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