Stations 7 and 8
A mathematical investigation using the work of Lewis Howard Latimer.
by Eldred Marshall, Sharon Straughter and Selina Vinson
Table of Contents
CA Mathematics Standards Alignment
- 6th grade
Algebra and Functions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Mathematical Reasoning 1.0
- 7th grade
Algebra and Functions 1.2, 4.2
Mathematical Reasoning 1.0
- 8th grade
Algebra I 1.0, 2.0, 3.0. 4.0, 5.0, 25.0
Students read and respond to questions about the life and mathematical work of Lewis Howard Latimer. A mathematical formula is used to calculate the intensity of light given the distance from a given light source. Students are asked to describe the pattern they see and also graph the values.
DUTIES:
- Reader will read biography to the group
- Scribe will complete the worksheet and history connection questions.
- Listener will compute the figures for worksheet
- Materials Manager will distribute materials to the group and collect them at the end of the activity.
MATERIALS:
- Latimer Biography
- Latimer Worksheet
- Calculator
- Graph Paper
- Ruler
- Paper
- Pencil
DIRECTIONS:
- Complete the reading on the Biography of Lewis Latimer.
- Complete questions on History Connection.
- Complete Latimer Worksheet.
Complete graph using the graph paper labeling distance on the x-axis and intensity on the y-axis.
HINT: The x-axis should be labeled in increments of 1 and the y-axis should be labeled in increments of 500.
PRODUCT:
- Worksheet
- Graph
CLEAN-UP:
All materials listed should be neatly placed in the basket
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