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Analyzing and interpreting data
Mini Lesson 3 (PRAC) Tide Heights AM and PM
Interpret variability among box plots of tide height to determine if the tide is higher in the morning or the evening.
Types of Instruction:
- Data Practice
Grades:
- 6, 7, 8
Subjects:
- Earth Science, Physical Science
Topics:
- Earth's Surface Systems, Waves
Statistical Concepts:
- Group comparison, Variability
Skills:
- Comparing groups
Graph Types:
- Box plot
Standards:
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Constructing explanations and designing solutions
Scale, proportion, and quantity
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales.
Display numerical data in plots on a number line, including dot plots, histograms, and box plots.
Informally assess the degree of visual overlap of two numerical data distributions with similar variabilities, measuring the difference between the centers by expressing it as a multiple of a measure of variability.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).