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Understanding Probability: Is Life Fair?

Explore the concept of probability and its impact on everyday life. This unit delves into essential questions about luck and fairness, examining why lottery odds differ by state and how each coin flip is an independent event. We differentiate between theoretical and experimental probability and explore the possible outcomes of common events like coin flips and dice rolls. Engage with interactive activities to solidify your understanding and discover fun ways to predict outcomes using online resources.

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Understanding Probability: Is Life Fair?

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  1. Probability Is Life Fair?

  2. Essential question How can luck change your life?

  3. Unit Question • Why are the odds of winning the Lottery different from state to state? • Why does the outcome of flipping a coin change every time you flip?

  4. Content-Framing Question • What is probability? • What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability? • What are possible outcomes of flipping a coin or rolling a fair cube?

  5. Interactive Practice • http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/probability-of-simple-events • http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/experimental-probability • http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/make-predictions • http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AdjustableSpinner/

  6. Fun Games • http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/index.html?page=mathFun

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