Albatross Arithmetic
Using data collected from research on short tailed albatross, students will observe, infer from, question and analyze data to learn if actual research hypotheses were supported. Students will become exposed to marine bird research techniques including satellite tracking and the use of Google Earth as a scientific tool. Students will be engaged in mathematical practice, including sense making, reasoning and precision.
Authors: Handy Acosta Cuellar; EARTH 2015
Lesson Resources
- Lesson Plan
- Albatross Research PowerPoint
- Albatross Charts
- Albatross Reading
- Graphs Worksheet
- Scientist Conclusions
Products
- Data repository
- Image gallery
- Video library
- Seminars
- Research software
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- Video Annotation and Reference System
- Oceanographic Decision Support System
- MB-System seafloor mapping software
- Matlab scripts: Linear regressions
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- Introduction to Model I and Model II linear regressions
- A brief history of Model II regression analysis
- Index of downloadable files
- Summary of modifications
- Regression rules of thumb
- Results for Model I and Model II regressions
- Graphs of the Model I and Model II regressions
- Which regression: Model I or Model II?
- Matlab scripts: Oceanographic calculations
- Matlab scripts: Sound velocity
- Visual Basic for Excel: Oceanographic calculations
- Educational resources
- Publications
- Sample archive
