Race Track Activity: A Day at the Races
This activity will illustrate the sudden change that exponential growth can bring about. This characteristic of exponential functions is what scares environmental scientists so much. Things can change overwhelmingly and quickly!
Have fun - I hope you win! Please click the link to start the activity. It will open in a new window.
To get your points for this activity: Tell me what you choice you made in this activity. Were you surprised? Do you think you could talk your dad into basing your allowance on the winning "horse"?
Now, please click the menu item under Section titled Compound Interest to begin 6-4.4 Compound Interest.
Photo Attribution
Description: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - AUG 27: Jockey James Wilsey and "Ginowillietwoshoes" compete in a maiden race at Saratoga Race Course on Aug 27, 2010 in Saratoga Springs, New York
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