Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Height Limits and Linearity of Bouncy Balls
You might think that plants and animals have little in common with batteries, springs, or slingshots, but they actually do have something in common. Both living and non-living things store and transfer energy from one form to another. In...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Differential Equations/definitions
This lesson gives basic definitions, including differential equation and linear differential equation.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: First Order Linear Equations
This lesson defines a first order linear equation and shows how to solve them. Also gives information on the integrating factor.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Linear Equations: Example 1
This lesson provides sample problems and solutions to first order linear differential equations.
Other
Stony Brook University: Solving Linear Equations
The name linear comes from the fact that such an equation in two unknowns or variables represents a straight line. A set of such equations is called a system. This site explains all this and more.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Formulating Systems of Inequalities
Given a contextual situation, the student will formulate a system of two linear inequalities with two unknowns to model the situation.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Systems of Equations Using Elimination
Given a system of two equations where at least one of the equations is linear, the student will solve the system using the algebraic method of elimination.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
Given a system of up to three linear equations, the student will solve the system using matrices with technology.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Systems of Equations Using Substitution
Given a system of two equations where at least one of the equations is linear, the student will solve the system using the algebraic method of substitution.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Curve Fitting
Drag data points and their error bars, and watch the best-fit polynomial curve update instantly. Choose the type of fit: linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic. The reduced chi-square statistic shows when the fit is good.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Functional Graphs
Students will graph input/output pairs from a simple linear function in order to gain an understanding of basic linear functions.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Thermal Expansion
Defines thermal expansion and elaborates on the concept of linear expansion. Provides the equation for linear expansion and includes an interactive JavaScript form which allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Expansion Concepts
An indexing page from Georgia State University Physics Department which includes links to various other pages with information pertaining to thermal expansion. From expansion coefficients to equations to calculation and practice pages,...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Bimetallic Strips
The operation of bimetallic strips is explained and illustrated. The principle of thermal expansion is related to their operation. A link to applications of bimetallic strips is provided.
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Linear Functions
Contains a brief summary and a few examples of linear functions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Intro to Measurement for Primary Students
This site from the Math Forum is a great introduction to measurement for primary students. Each measurement activity has four components: interactive, manipulative-based project; technology; paper/pencil practice; literature connection.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Linear Search
Provides a definition of linear search in the context of computer science. A number of examples are provided in different computer languages.
Other
Desy: Aachen the First Operational Linac
A chapter of an autobiography of Rolf Wideroe, an important figure in the development of accelerators. This chapter discusses the first linear accelerator.
University of British Columbia
Ubc Calculus: Linear Approximations
Good site on linear approximations. Examples and problems to aid the student in understanding the concepts
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Beginning Algebra
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of basic algebra concepts complete with definitions, explanations, and examples. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing.
Other
Clemson University: Linear Thermal Expansion
Clemson University offers an excellent site of linear thermal expansion lab. Includes experiment, images, charts, links, questions, and much more.
Other
Cometography.com: C/2000 Wmi (Linear)
This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/2000 WMI (Linear). Content includes discovery information, images, and historical highlights.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Recognize Common Straight Line Graphs
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students draw and recognize lines without the need to construct a table of values.