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Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe a complex path by the use of adding vectors. They comprehend the difference betwee scalar and vector quanitities. Students disucss the naviagation lab. They are explained the procedures for the lab. Students are...
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Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the bridge building challenge. They perform two labs and work in small groups to finish the vector worksheet. Students review vector additions. They then move onto the Forces on an Inclined Plane Lab. ...
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Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe a complex path by the use of adding vectors. They are explained the procedures and rules of the balloon car race. Students are remined that the summary and answers to the questions are due Monday. They are given the...
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MA 371 - Vector Norm: Dot Product

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this dot product worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students find unit vectors in the same direction as a given vector. Students express vectors as a linear combination of the standard basis vectors. Students find a...
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Vectors

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders find the sum of a pair of vectors.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are included. 
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Writing Vectors

For Students 9th - 11th
In this vector worksheet, students use a key to answer fifteen questions given a particular distance and degree. Given is a measurement of 1 km.
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Swim the Open Sea: Analyzing Duel Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
This dual vector lesson has the class watch a video about a person's swim of the English Channel. The class then uses a computer program to analyze dual vectors of wind's effect on a flight path of a plane as compared to the water...
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Worksheet 21 - Vector

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this vector worksheet students find the geometric interpretation of the change in a vector. They identify vector fields for specified functions. This two-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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Worksheet 26: Vector Force

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this vector force worksheet, students determine the total velocity of objects, the displacement direction, and vector movement. This two-page worksheet provides a total of six multi-step problems.
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Dampen That Drift!

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The spacecraft is drifting too far off course! Two games help explain how a spacecraft can use its thrusters to maintain its position. The games have pupils be the components of vectors in order to create and counteract the disturbances. 
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Transformations: Translations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Slide into vector transformations. Column vectors define the translation of figures by defining the number of units to move horizontally and vertically on the coordinate graph. Pupils develop an understanding of how to read the...
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Practice Test: Vector Equations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this vector equations worksheet, students sketch curves when given vector equations. They determine when two curves intersect and find the tangential and normal components of an acceleration vector. This one-page worksheet contains 6...
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Practice Test: Vectors

For Students 10th - 12th
In this vector worksheet, students find symmetric equations and the equation of a plane for given situations. They identify unit vectors and determine the distance between midpoints. This two-page worksheet contains 6 multi-step problems.
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Black Death Biology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students in pairs explore the transmission of the Plague, through experimentation. Cooperative groups use the scientific method to solve the fictional problem of a bacteria spreading in the Amazon. Groups also create a vector to visually...
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Matrix Madness!!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Perform operations to add, subtract, multiply and divide matrices. Then solve problems with vectors using matrices. A three day activity: Matrix Madness, Mystical Matrices, and Decode the Encode. The last activity has prizes that the...
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Gyroscopes in Motion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Physics stars will enjoy learning about the conservation of energy as you demonstrate gyroscope precession. The lecture is broken into five subtopics: cross product, rotating vectors, angular momentum, rotating rigid bodies, and torque...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Where’s the Source? Episode: “Undercurrents”

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Several real-world problems are posed as a way to learn about vector fields in order to make some predictions after analyzing the data. The main problem comes from the tv show NUMB3RS and is based on solving a crime where a body has...
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Vector Manipulation Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the concept/idea of a vector, what it represents and why they are used. They develop an understanding of what vectors are, how and why they are used.
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Vector Voyage!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use vector analysis to examine the concept of dead reckoning. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, complete a Vector Voyage Worksheet with the teacher, answer discussion questions, and use the Pythagorean Theorem for speed...
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Vectors

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus worksheet, students determine if a set of vectors is linearly dependent or linearly dependent and if it is linearly dependent, express one of the vectors as a linear combination of the others.  The one page worksheet...
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Translations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn through constructions! Learners examine a translation using constructions and define the translation using a vector. Pupils then construct parallel lines to determine the location of a translated image and use the vector as a guide.
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Graphics: Bits and Points

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
What can a mural teach pupils about computer science? The instructional activity has scholars create a mural on a wall to learn about bitmap and vector graphics. Along the way, they learn about the graphics coordinate system.
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Matrix Multiplication Is Not Commutative

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Should matrices be allowed to commute when they are being multiplied? Learners analyze this question to determine if the commutative property applies to matrices. They connect their exploration to transformations, vectors, and complex...
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Definition of Translation and Three Basic Properties

For Students 8th Standards
Uncover the properties of translations through this exploratory lesson. Learners apply vectors to describe and verify transformations in the second installment of a series of 18. It provides multiple opportunities to practice this...

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