Rice Production

Graph data on the total amount of rice production of the US over a span of many years; look for patterns and predict rice production over the next 10 years.

Subject: Algebra
Topics:
- Coordinate Systems
- 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 extrapolate a graph when a pattern exists
- Can use a functional relationship to predict the value of one variable when the other is known
- Can determine the equation of a linear function that closely matches a set of points
- Can solve a one-variable linear equation

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Algebra in the Real World Movie:

The Lundberg FarmsThe Lundberg Farms

From planting the seeds to harvesting, and everything in between, Bryce Lundberg takes students through the process of growing one of our most important staples: rice. To ensure he grows a successful crop, Bryce depends on his algebra skills to get the job done.
Running time 3:50 minutes.

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