Using Mathematics to Understand and Reduce Food Spoilage

<p><meta charset="UTF-8" />Designed for 9th grade mathematics educators, this supplementary visual resource provides a comprehensive roadmap for teaching function representations, scatter plots, and linear regression within an agricultural context. The infographic details a complete 90 minute lesson sequence from an initial Mentimeter jump-start to hands-on Desmos data investigations, Google Earth distance measurements, group peer reviews, and reflective Padlet exit tickets. Teachers will find explicit lists of required materials, digital tool integrations, and evaluated crops (tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, apples, and potatoes). It also features robust assessment rubrics for both formative engagement and summative digital slide presentations, empowering educators to seamlessly blend critical thinking, digital literacy, and practical math applications in their classrooms.</p>