Resources for Activity 3: Chances Are... Understanding Probability and Risk
Overview:
The concept of probability, or chance, plays an important role in risk assessment. In this activity, students will conduct a series of experiments, such as tossing coins, to develop an understanding of probability. They will then apply their knowledge of probability to a scenario about the potential risk of using cellular phones.
Subjects: Environmental Science, Health, Math (Statistics and Graphing), Physics.
Student Pages:
Tree Diagrams
Data Sheet for Coin Toss Predictions
Data Sheet for Actual Coin Tosses
Earth & Sky Radio Correlations
This activity can be supplemented with related Earth & Sky radio shows that you can download for use in your classroom. Learn about the PLT and Earth & Sky Initiative.
Related Earth & Sky Shows:
- Raymond Bambery on Low-Probability Killer Asteroids (2009)
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