CK-12 Foundation
Newton's Method
Does the accuracy of the first guess make a difference down the line? Learners investigate the effects of the iterative process of finding roots, using Newton's Method. By moving the initial guess of a root on a graph, pupils observe the...
CK-12 Foundation
Newton's Method
Use an iterative process to find an approximation of a square root. Pupils use the interactive to find an approximation to find the positive root of a quadratic function with Newton's method. With the graphs, learners position the...
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Newton's Method
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus lesson, young scholars calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Applications of Derivatives: Newton's Method
In this derivative worksheet, students use Newton's Method for finding the roots of a function. They identify the local extrema and discuss ways in which Newton's Method can fail. This one-page worksheet contains four problems.
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Worksheet 3: Graphing Speed and Time
In this graphing speed and time worksheet, students answer 7 questions regarding graphing, speed, distance, derivatives, Newton's method and wheel radius.
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Investigation: Acceleration
Take a look at acceleration within the context of automotive technology. They vary the mass on a toy car and run it down a ramp, exploring Newton's second law of motion. Though this is a classic lab activity, you will appreciate the...
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Worksheet 14 1/2: Newton's Method
In this Newton's Method instructional activity, students use Newton's Method to estimate the largest root and sketch graphs. This one-page instructional activity contains six multi-step problems.
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Recursion, Roots and Newton's Methods
In this recursion worksheet, students determine the successive approximations of square roots by using the Babylonian Algorithm. They discuss how to derive Newton's Method from the microscopic approximation. This four-page worksheet...
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Multivariable Calculus: Newton's Method
In this Newton's method worksheet, students produce a sequence of approximations. They use Newton's method to approximate solutions. This two-page worksheet contains explanations and examples. it contains two problems.
Physics Classroom
Newton's Second Law
Physics formulas provide more interest than simple math equations thanks to an informative installment from the series on Newton's laws of motion. The formulas guide pupils' thinking about how varying a quantity affects the rest of the...
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Equal and Opposite Thrust in Aircraft: You're a Pushover!
It's the law—every action requires a reaction, no matter how small. Pupils experience two demonstrations of Newton's third law of motion as it relates to thrust in the 10th segment of a 22-part unit on flight. Using their mathematical...
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Quiz 9: Newton's Method
In this Newton's method worksheet, students estimate the value of a solution and use a differential to estimate the value of a root. This one-page worksheet contains two problems.
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Busting More Myths Using the Scientific Method
Use the Mythbusters model to jazz up your scientific method lessons!
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Rockets Away with Newton's Laws of Motion
Eighth graders comprehend Newton's Laws of Motion and to use the scientific method in rocketry sub-unit. They work through the scientific method. Students illustrate how science and Newton's Laws can be used in everyday situations and...
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Newton's First Law
Force acts on objects in mysterious ways ... until now! A comprehensive presentation explains the balance of forces acting on objects. Learners draw free body diagrams to show these invisible forces and make force calculations.
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Finding Roots and Newton's Method
In this roots instructional activity, students identify the local maxima and minima for a function. Students find the roots of the function using roots and Newton's Method of approximation. This three-page instructional activity...
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Homework Handout for Class 28
In this calculus worksheet, students are given 3 short-answer problems regarding Newton's method, generalized Babylonian algorithms and estimation.
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Leading Scientist of the Scientific Revolution
Quiz your class on how well they know the leading scientist of the scientific revolution. They answer seven multiple choice questions that require them to know each major contribution of each of the following scientists: Galileo, Newton,...
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Balloon-Powered Car
Attractive and logical instructions are provided for constructing a balloon-powered car. Young physical scientists measure the distance their car travels and record it on a pre-printed data sheet. The make alterations to improve the...
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The Scientific Revolution: 1500's New Theories and Experimentation
It wasn't called the Age of Enlightenment for nothing. Covered here is a basic overview of the main players and innovative thinking that led to the spread of the scientific revolution. Upper graders will learn about Galileo, Heliocentric...
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Newton's Method
Learners investigate the Newton Method of solving for zeroes of equations. They apply the method to a variety of different problems including the examples provided in the lesson plan. Students find approximations for the roots of an...
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Numerical Analysis/ Other Root-finding Methods
In this math worksheet, students examine the uses of false position, Newton’s and Secant methods of finding the root of an equation.
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Newton's Laws
Learners examine and discuss Newton's Laws and discover his contribution to physics. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they much apply the Laws to the world around them. They describe contact and conservative forces...
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Scientific Method
In this scientific method worksheet, students read and discuss a 2 page article on the scientific method, match 3 founders of the scientific method with what they found or produced, answer 4 statements as true or false, list 3 crucial...