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Peer reviewedDion, Gloria S.; Fetta, Iris Brann – Mathematics Teacher, 1996
Discusses the mathematical applications of weather including Fahrenheit-Celsius conversions, temperature cycles, the wind-chill factor, and a temperature-humidity index. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedHoffman, Nathan – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Activities are described for a probability unit in which the Markov process is studied and applied to the weather. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedPalmaccio, Richard J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Instruction, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models
Peer reviewedPalmaccio, Richard J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Details of how observers on a moving ship can furnish an accurate report of wind velocity are provided. A method employing vector addition and some trigonometry is covered. Wind velocity is initially indicated through an anemometer and a wind vane. Ships are urged to radio weather data. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedKnill, George; Fawcett, George – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
Wind chill is detailed and noted as an estimate of how cold the wind makes a person feel in cold weather. A worksheet master that provides a table of temperatures and wind speeds is provided along with a set of problems. Answers to the brief question set are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedStevens, Jill – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents activities in which students develop and analyze scatterplots on graphing calculators to model corn growth, decay, a box of maximum volume, and weather prediction. Provides reproducible worksheets. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Functions (Mathematics)
