Investigating the Relationship between Latitude and Temperature

Abstract

This article describes an engaging datagathering activity that involves exploring relationships between latitude and average monthly temperatures of cities in the Western Hemisphere. Our extensive work with middle school and high school students has confirmed this activity's attractive features: It is elastic (i.e., it can be adapted for use in either algebra 1 or algebra 2); it is interdisciplinary and can be taught through team teaching; and it requires wise and effective use of technology.

Research on the Relationship between Mathematical Culture and Junior Middle School Students' Interest in Mathematics Based on PLS-SEM Analysis

“…Bishop categorized mathematical culture into six activities: counting, measuring, locating, designing, playing, and explaining [5], providing a reference for implementing mathematical culture means to promote students' mathematical interest. McGivney-Burelle and others designed mathematical exploration activities related to latitude and temperature [6]. Cooper et al discussed the connection between music and geometric transformations [7].…”