1. Impact of Ice Coverage on Climate Change Ice Thickness over Time Implications for Climate Change Changes in sea currents causes major weather changes Rise in sea level Increase in air temperature

2. Relevant Mathematics Data regression Data analysis to determine rates of change Square root function behavior Compare and contrast functions with different constants

3. Technology Tool For Data Analysis Hardware TI-83/84 Software Plotting data points Data regression tool

4. Example of Assessment Tools KWL Winter/Summer ice thickness data worksheet Additional worksheet for implications of the √t function of ice thickness