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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Resistance Proportional to Velocity

For Students 11th - 12th
Resistance to forward movement will be proportional to the velocity of the object. That relationship can be expressed by an equation that you can learn about on this page. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
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Hofstra University

Hofstra: Techniques of Differentiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This applied calculus tutorial explains the various rules for taking the derivative of a function as well as giving a general formula for the operation and numerous examples.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Leonhard Euler

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy biography of Euler that sets him in relationship with his contemporaries in mathematics and physics. Several quotes and pictures available, as well as links to relevant mathematical topics. A terrific site.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Cl Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows how simple harmonic motion is used in a circuit comprised of an inductor and a capacitor. Includes detailed formula derivation utilizing calculus.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Derivatives of Sums and Differences

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about the derivatives of binomials (sums and differences), and multiples of binomials (Product Rule). Students examine guided notes,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Definition of a Limit

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students are given an introduction to the concept of limit and the origins of Calculus. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Integration

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson puts integration to work. Lessons include integral, derivatives, antiderivatives, and indefinite integrals. The Trapezoidal and Simpson's Rules are highlighted. The examples are enhanced using Live, Math and Scientific...
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Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Problemas De Optimizacion

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Apply your Calculus knowledge using interactive activities to solve optimization problems.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Overview of Leibniz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's life. Categories include principal works, Leibniz's life, Leibniz's contributions to philosophy, and further readings.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: The Law of Exponential Change

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are a budding environmental scientist, archeologist. physical scientist, or bacteriologist, then this is the site is for you. You will be looking at the differential equation of proportional change and how it is related to the...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice problems that each illustrate a different use of the Law of Exponential Change. Examples and explanations are provided. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Derivative of Inverse Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial explores the derivatives of inverse functions. Examples and practice exercises with solutions are included.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Instantaneous Rates of Change

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn the difference between average rate of change and instantaneous rate of change. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Constant Derivatives and the Power Rule

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about the derivatives of constants and the power rule. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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Other

Sierra College: Table of Derivatives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This table of derivatives is a useful guide for homework or other studying.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: First Derivative of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive applet examines the graphical interpretation of the derivative of a function based on the difference quotient.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Definition of the Derivative of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Students use the interactive applet to investigate the difference quotient.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: George Boole

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews page offers an excellent biography on George Boole, an English mathematician and linguist (1815-1864.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Gaspard Monge

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews page offers an excellent biography on Gaspard Monge, a French mathematician and diversified scientist (1746-1818.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Derivation of De Moivre's Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
A formula using Euler's formula to derive DeMoivre's theorem. Basic calculus skills of differentiating and integrating are required to understand this explanation.
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Calculo

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site is a great practice for derivatives and integrals. Ten different levels are provided and you can choose full hint or partial hint.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Quotient Rule and Higher Derivatives

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the lesson students study the derivatives of rational functions and higher derivatives of polynomial functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Mathematics of Basic Pumping Well Hydraulics

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the mathematics involved in basic pumping well hydraulics. Includes a section dealing with the steady state solution.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Gottfried Leibniz

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Gottfried Leibniz, and find out how he remains one of the greatest and most influential metaphysicians, thinkers, and logicians in history.