Rising Temperatures: Graphing Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: August 24, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students choose temperature data to graph in order to explore the relationship between maximum and minimum New Jersey temperatures over time.
Inquire: Students interact with two data tables showing maximum and minimum average temperatures in New Jersey.
Investigate: Students graph maximum and minimum temperatures over time, then use mean, mean absolute deviation (MAD), and a line of best fit to analyze trends and describe the relationship between the two.
Inspire: Students watch a short video about rising temperatures in New Jersey, connect the evidence to their own data analysis, and generate questions about the causes of the trend.
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Yen-Yen Chiu
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Yen-Yen Chiu holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of San Diego. She taught public school for 22 years, from 2001 to 2023, specializing in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Music for grades 6–12, including Advanced Placement courses. Yen-Yen is credentialed in English, Mathematics, and Introductory Music, and has extensive experience designing interdisciplinary curricula that foster student choice, meaningful assessment, and authentic learning experiences.
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