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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

515- Rainforests and Drive-Ins: Modeling the Changing Climate with a TI-Nspire

Friday, April 11, 2014: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom A (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Chris Henderson
Co-Speaker:
Jay Vick


What does rainforest loss have to do with America's love of fast food? The Common Core State Standards ultimately point toward cross-disciplinary instruction. Join a math teacher and an AP Biology teacher to explore rainforest loss, its causes, and its possible effects. Use the photo capabilities and data features of a TI-Nspire to model climate-related problems.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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