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279- Exponential Functions and the Global Energy Crisis

Friday, October 21, 2011: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Room 421 (Atlantic City Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Maria Hernandez

The session will explore how replacing an incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent lamp saves energy, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and money. Activities will model CO2 levels and the energy wind power produces. Math topics will be exponential functions, geometric series’ sums, and data analysis for Algebra 2, precalculus, and calculus.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: Higher Education, 9 to 12

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