Observe exponential decay with the classic M&M lab, here written up and ready to go. At the end, the author intends for students to send equations and data to the teacher via TI-Navigator, but this step can done on paper if the technology is not available. This is always a great activity to demonstrate exponential decay, and letting students eat the non-survivors will make this activity one of their favorites of the year.

Concepts

exponential decay

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ti-83, m&m lab, m&m's and decay graphs, ti activity, texas instrument activity, texas instruments, exponential decay curve

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)