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: Mathematics
Topics: Algebra—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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The Lundberg FarmsThe Lundberg Farms:

This farmer raises many varieties of organic rice in central California. It's a satisfying job that requires an understanding of variables.
Running time 3:50 minutes.

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