An Integrated Biology & Mathematics Activity to Investigate Photosynthesis & Linear Relationships

SÖNMEZ D., Ozgun-Koca S. A.

AMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER, vol.82, no.7, pp.488-493, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 82 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1525/abt.2020.82.7.488
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  • Page Numbers: pp.488-493
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We share a STEM activity designed to integrate biology and mathematics through technology. The proposed activity was completed in two class hours (80 minutes), during which middle school students worked with LabQuest and Vernier probeware to collect data and Geogebra to graph and study data. The activity was designed to foster understanding of photosynthesis and linear relationships. With this activity we were able to effectively integrate both mathematics and biology concepts through technology and propose multiple learning modes for students through real-world context.