Students investigate the fundamental theorem of calculus. In this calculus lesson, students derive the fundamental theorem of calculus. They differentiate between the first and second theorem.

Pupils practice sample questions from the AP Calculus Exam. They solve calculus problems involving bounded regions, integration, derivatives, and limits. They then answer free response and multiple choice questions on the above mentioned...

Solve problems using the fundamental theorem. For this calculus lesson, students solve problems using theorems and proving theorems. They derive the fundamental theorem as they study it.

Students discuss the importance of fundamental theorems in math. In this calculus lesson plan, students define the fundamental theorem of calculus and discuss why it is so important they understand it. They work problems to model how...

High schoolers solve equations using a given derivative. In this calculus lesson, students identify the rise of fall of each function. They use the calculator to find the derivative.

Twelfth graders discuss attitude necessary to be successful in calculus. In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders review famous quotes about success to help them get motivated to learn and be successful in the classroom....

Twelfth graders review the fundamental theorem of calculus and solve for the area under the curve. In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders differentiate between the area under the curve and the definite integral as it related to the...

Learners apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. For this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.

Students calculate the volume of solids. In this calculus instructional activity, students apply the Disk and Washer Method to solve for the volume of three dimensional objects. They calculate the volume caused by rotation...

Young scholars calculate the revolution and circumference of circles. In this calculus lesson, students derive the formulas for their given shape. They use the d=rt to calculate the distance and rate of travel.

Solve problems using integration and derivatives. By using calculus, learners will analyze graphs to find the extrema and change in behavior. They then will identify the end behavior using the derivatives. Activities and handouts are...

Students solve several differential equations. For this calculus lesson, students test their modulus calculation by testing different weights or beam lengths. They share their findings in class.

Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.

Young scholars explore the interplay between the geometric and analytic information and on the use of calculus both to predict and to explain the observed local and global behavior of a function. They write a paragraph describing any...

Students calculate the maxima and minima of quadratic equations. In this calculus lesson, students apply the derivatives by finding the maxima and minima using real life application. They solve optimization using the derivative. 

Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann Sums to find the area under a curve. They apply the boundaries of intervals as they solve for each area.

Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.

Students graph polar graphs. In this calculus lesson, students convert between polar and rectangular coordinates. They graph their solution on the TI calculator and make observations.

Learners investigate the slopes and parametric equations. In this calculus instructional activity, students solve parametric equations with specific parameters. They relate lines and slopes based on the derivative of the equation.

Students graph functions and analyze them. In this calculus instructional activity, students define limit formally using Epsilon-Delta. They use the TI to graph the function and analyze it.

Students graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.

Young mathematicians solve problems involving limits in this calculus lesson. They identify the value of x as the limit approaches positive and negative infinity. Learners study the magnitude as x increases in value.

Learners calculate the limits of functions. In this calculus instructional activity, high schoolers find the left and right handed limits of different functions. They use the Ti Navigator to drag the function around as they study limits.

Students identify critical points on a graph. In this calculus lesson plan, students graph their equations on the TI calculator. They zoom in and out to identify the critical points.