Lesson 4-3 Use Linear Models to Make Predictions – We learned to sketch trendlines and write equations for data that appear to have a linear association. Then we learned how to make predictions for the data using the equation of a trend line as a linear model of the relationship between the paired data. We discovered that scatterplots can be used to make predictions about current or future trends.
Assignment: Complete assigned problems for homework.
We examined the tangible items and the intangible qualities Kino lost as a result of finding the pearl. We first noted the tangible loss of home and a sacred canoe. Then on the board we addressed the critical intangible loss of innocence, a peaceful marriage and family life, identity ,and values. This comparison led to a discussion on the difference between boredom and peace as well as the value of accepting
(or not) one's role or station in society . Last, we identified the cultural values that compel Juana to remain loyal to Kino even though she fears his stubbornness and his insistence on trying to thwart fate and to fight society.
Ben completed the lab "Lift It Up" which experimented with increasing the strength of a current in a hand-cranked electric generator. He completed Collect Evidence D. He read the article "A Day in the Life of a Maglev Train Engineer," then researched and created a Power Point presentation on how other devices use electromagnetism to function.
