Deep Sea Missions

Plot the relationship of pressure vs. depth and find the equation that represents it.

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Algebra—Coordinate Systems; Linear Equations and Functions
Grades: 8 - 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
- Understands that linear functions are characterized by the fact that the ratio of change in independent variable to change in dependent variable is constant.
- Can determine the equation of a linear function that closely matches a set of points

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Voyage of the VentanaVoyage of the Ventana:

Cold, dark, fascinating and deadly: These are the attributes of the ocean depths. How can we explore such an environment when no diver can descend beyond 100 meters and survive? Enter the Ventana, a remotely operated vehicle.
Running time 5:09 minutes.

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