Promethean Flipchart Library for Algebra: Oil Exploration
The potential for oil exploration in the controversial Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) sets the scene for this problem. A linear regression of oil consumption data over the past 25 years reveals an interesting pattern. How could new oil fields like ANWR help in breaking our dependence on foreign oil?
Key concepts: linear functions, linear regression
Each Flipchart includes:
- Nearly 20 minutes of video content
- Teaching notes
- Overview of key math concepts
- Hands-on, technology-based activities that use the TI-Nspire graphing calculator or the Geogebra software.
Format: Promethean Flipchart. Requires Active Inspire software.
Copyright: 2011
Grade Range: 8-10
Price: $9.99 per download
- Item #: M4MPROMETHALG2