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Activity exploring the scaling of surface area and volume of worms.
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In this activity, students investigate how quantities such as surface area and volume scale with size. Students then use this information to understand why physics sets limits on the size of worms. The activity helps students build and evaluate mathematical models and develop Excel skills.
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In-class activity, Lab, Pre-class assignment, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Structure/Function Relationships > Surface Area/volume
Math Topics:
Algebra; Geometry
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Copyright: 2021 Alice Churukian, Colin Wallace, Daniel Young, David Smith, Duane Deardorff, Laurie McNeil
CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.Last Edit Date:
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