Aquariums Under Pressure

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

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Algebra—Coordinate Systems; Patterns, Relations and Functions; Linear Equations and Functions
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

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Aquarium MakersAquarium Makers:

Forget about your everyday goldfish bowl, these guys are designing custom aquariums of massive proportions. 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 lots of science to create these beautiful habitats.
Running time 5:25 minutes.

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