Deep Sea Missions
Plot the relationship of pressure vs. depth and find the equation that represents it.
| Subject: Algebra Topics: - Coordinate Systems - Linear Equations and Functions Grades: 8 - 12 Knowledge and Skills: - Can plot a point in a two-dimensional coordinate system, given the coordinates, or determine the coordinates of a given point - Understands that linear functions are characterized by the fact that the ratio of change in independent variable to change in dependent variable is constant. - Can determine the equation of a linear function that closely matches a set of points |
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Algebra in the Real World Movie:
Voyage of the Ventana
Cold, dark, fascinating and deadly: These are the attributes of the ocean depths. How can we explore such an environment when no diver can descend beyond 100 meters and survive? Enter the Ventana, a remotely operated vehicle.
Running time 5:09 minutes.
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