Exponential Outbreaks: The Mathematics of Epidemics
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/05/exponential-outbreaks-the-mathematics-of-epidemics/
Lesson
What mathematical principles describe the spread of disease? How can we mathematically model an epidemic?
In this lesson, students explore the fundamental mathematical concepts underlying the spread of contagious diseases. Using a simple exponential model, students compare and contrast the effects of different transmission rates on a population and develop an understanding of the nature and characteristics of exponential growth.
9 November 2014 Edit: 9 November 2014
- Topics:
- Patterns and Algebra, Functions
- Content Type:
- Lesson
- The Australian Curriculum
- Number and Algebra, Linear and nonlinear relationships, ACMNA270 Year 10A Solve simple exponential equations, ACMNA267 Year 10A Describe, interpret and sketch parabolas, hyperbolas, circles and exponential func
- The Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 New
- Year 10, Algebra Year 10, AC9M10A03 recognise the connection between algebraic and graphical representations of exponential re
- NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus
- Number and Algebra, MA5.3-12NA Functions and Other Graphs
- NSW Curriculum New
- Number and algebra, MA5-FNC-P-01 Functions and other graphs (Path)
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