Crickets Keep Me Up All Night

Students will model a linear function given data about cricket chirps and temperature. The activity might be best done in pairs. Expect misconceptions about slope (as counted by grid lines vs. using the scale). Discuss how the context is related to their equations. I very softly play crickets chirping as they enter the room on this day. Quick thoughts https://twitter.com/pejorgens/status/1045794782272925696

By Paul Jorgens