Week One Summer 2010 Shortcourse : Math in Science Context: Distance Assignments

Week One Summer 2010 Shortcourse : Math in Science Context: Distance Assignments: "Here is a link to the distance assignment in population biology. https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1lUzs23IC1QWKABg_di82OwZ8Fq2S1KzpB..."

I like this population simulation. I used to do an exponential growth activity with my 7th graders that focused on cell division. The students always entered the activity with preconceptions about the rate of division. I ask them to guess how many cells we would have after ten divisions. They always multiply by 2. Then when they see the actual growth they are amazed. It would be interesting to have them graph the results.

I also liked the random sampling activity. It would be a good math and science activity to reinforce sample counts.

I can see myself using the population simulator in geography class. I also agree with klindema about incorporating a writing lesson with the assignment.