Reading Graphs with a Logarithmic Scale
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Students will be able to read and interpret graphs with a logarithmic scale. | Materials: Students will need:
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Developed by Gayl Bintner with support from NCAR's High Altitude Observatory and the staff of UCAR's Education & Outreach Program. | |
| Grade level: |
7-12 | |
| Time: |
40 minutes | |
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Graph Interpretation, Reading and Writing | |
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DIRECTIONS:
- Have students read the introduction to logarithmic scales on the student worksheet.
- Have students complete the student worksheet concerning logarithmic scales and the concentration of atomic oxygen in the Earth's thermosphere.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Related websites with more background concerning logarithmic scales can be found at:
- www.answers.com/topic/logarithmic-scale-2
- This site gives an explanation of the logarithmic scale and numerous examples that students can encounter, such as the Richter scale, acoustics and photographic exposures.
mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/55520.html- This site gives technical and mathematical explanations of logarithmic scales and their practical uses within biological and environmental sciences.
RELATED SECTIONS OF THE WINDOWS TO THE UNIVERSE WEBSITE:
Other activities related to graphing and Earth's atmosphere:
Last modified May 20, 2005 by Randy Russell.
