GeoGebra Examples for Stats and Modelling in Science Lessons

Neil, Lyne Cyr, Oct 4, 2017

In this book you can find examples of GeoGebra applets that may be useful for teaching stats and modelling concepts in science lessons.

Table of Contents

  1. Stats examples
    1. Lines of best fit
    2. Exploring Averages
    3. Exploring Averages and Outliers
    4. Regression
    5. Additional background on least squares method
  2. Modelling Science
    1. The Doppler Effect & Sonic Boom
    2. Single slit difraction fringes
    3. Bacteria Growth
    4. Inclined Plane with Two Masses and a Pulley
    5. Mechanical waves
    6. moon and sea
    7. Light Mixing

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Stats examples

A couple of stats examples made by me.

  • 1. Lines of best fit
  • 2. Exploring Averages
  • 3. Exploring Averages and Outliers
  • 4. Regression
  • 5. Additional background on least squares method

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Lines of best fit

Can you move the red circles to get the 'perfect' line of best fit? Move the data points and try again.
– Neil

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Modelling Science

Other cool GeoGebra apps I found in just a couple of minutes searching on GeoGebraTube - not all perfect but could easily be downloaded and adapted with to suit your needs.

  • 1. The Doppler Effect & Sonic Boom
  • 2. Single slit difraction fringes
  • 3. Bacteria Growth
  • 4. Inclined Plane with Two Masses and a Pulley
  • 5. Mechanical waves
  • 6. moon and sea
  • 7. Light Mixing

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The Doppler Effect & Sonic Boom

Use the sliders to adjust the speed of the sound source and the sound observer.
The Doppler Effect & Sonic Boom
– Tom Walsh

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