Water Systems, Algebra and Probably Probability

During the past week in FE8A, we covered water systems in science and word problems, with algebra, in math. Also, after the break, we will be finished algebra and we'll start a new unit about probability. Our unit test will be tomorrow, March 9th, and will count on our third term report card.

Science: Water systems

(same picture as Mr. Foster)
The system seen above is the water system. In the water system there are a lot of different things happening.

1. There is the evaporation of water over the body of water, which is condensing and precipitating back into the body of water.
2. Water evaporates off of the land. Although land does not usually have water on its surface, there is water within the soil and the porous rocks.
3. Transpiration is when the plants release water vapor. This usually happens in rain forests, which contributes to the almost constant rain.
4. Small bodies of water are also part of the water system. They are there because of the displacement of land and because of the level of the water table. Water evaporates off of these smaller bodies of water, like any other body of water.

Math: Algebra - Word Problems

Algebra word problems are solved using the GRASP method, which includes: Given is your let statement it tells the reader what the variable is like A, B, or C. Required is the translation of the question into a equation. Analysis the way you will solve the equation.
Synthesis the answer tho the question. Proof the answer to the question in a statement.

Example
Mary bought 3 lambs for $15 how much was each lamb?
1. let N represent 1 lamb
2. 3n = $15
3. 3n/3 = $15/3
4. n=$5
5. one lamb was $5(not very realistic)

Eric out
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