Aquariums Under Pressure

What qualities or characteristics would you look for in the material that is used to make an aquarium?

Subject: Algebra; Science; Problem Solving
Topics:
- Coordinate Systems
- Patterns, Relations and Functions
- Linear Equations and Functions
- Physical Science (Fluids)
- Make a Graph
Grades: 6 - 12
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can plot a point in a two-dimensional coordinate system, given the coordinates, or determine the coordinates of a given point
- Can relate aspects of a graphical model to the real world situation which is being modeled
- Can determine the equation of a linear function that closely matches a set of points
- Understands the concept of "pressure."
- Knows that pressure in a static fluid depends on depth.

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Algebra in the Real World Movie:

Aquarium MakersAquarium Makers

Specializing in saltwater aquariums, Nic Tiemens and Joe Pineda love the challenge of recreating a slice of the ocean indoors. Day in and day out, they use volume calculations, temperature, measurement and science to create these beautiful habitats.
Running time 5:25 minutes.

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