Learn the ins and outs of matrix multiplication. After discovering the commutative property does not apply to matrix multiplication in a previous lesson in the series, pupils now test the associative and distributive properties. The...

Students simulate the motion of a fly ball with different winds. They use a partner to provide the simulated wind. Students draw a baseball diamond and the field on a piece of paper. They drag the pen across the paper to show the path of...

Students discuss the conservation of momentum in a collision between two bumper cars. They are given the equation for momentum. Students then solve problems using the equation for momentum.

If only there was a reference that listed all the formulas covered in calculus. Luckily, there is. This comprehensive 197-page handbook provides formulas and explanations for all topics in AP Calculus or in a standard college calculus...

High schoolers develop an understanding of velocity and to distinguish it from speed. To determine the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity. To explore how acceleration is derived from velocity and time.

In this accident reconstruction worksheet, learners use trigonometry and vectors to determine the speeds of automobiles in a car accident.  They compute the speed at which a car skidded before a crash.  This one-page worksheet...

Provide an introduction to translations and the notation used to denote a translation on the coordinate plane. An independent practice portion provides the pupils several opportunities to practice the skill of translations along...

Students discuss the conservation of momentum in a collision between two bumper cars and an explosion between a bullet and the rifle's kickback, as well as collisions occurring in 2 dimensions and how they are all expressed mathematically.

You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and...

High schoolers investigate the structure of the atom and its composition. In this atom structure lesson plan, students find the area of cut out circles and drop pens into the circles. They count the number of marks in the circles and...

In this matrix instructional activity, learners explore and solve problems with matrices by addition, subtraction, multiplication and using linear equations. There are 28 problems with some answers.

An extensive discussion of vector addition with links to interactives and exercises.

Explore adding vectors by dragging objects on a canvas. Adding vectors can be easy with this Vector Guessing Game Interactive. Students can improve their understanding and skill at adding vectors using the head-to-tail method.

Try this adding vector challenge. Two random vectors are displayed, and students must quickly decide on the size and direction of the resultant. The challenge is to solve as many correctly as possible in 20 seconds. Repeat, and beat your...

A Java applet on vector addition. Users drag two or more vectors to be added together. Clicking a button shows the resultant of the vectors.

This site from NASA provides an excellent tutorial on vectors and their use in physics to describe the motion of objects. Vector addition and resolution are illustrated.

Defines vector addition and gives the algebraic notation for adding vectors. Includes a graphic and links to additional information.

Become a student of physics and approach the task of adding vector quantities, which also include direction. See this head-to-tail animation which helps with the visualization of this concept.

Add two vectors in magnitude and direction form to get a new vector in component form.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at finding the direction and magnitude of vectors and breaking vectors into component parts.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A collection of resources on how to add vectors.

This personal site provides a diagram and description of the addition of vectors. The triangle law of addition and the parallelogram law are given.

Use trigonometry to practice adding, decomposing, and finding vector angles from physics word problems.

Try these vector addition challenges where twenty-five vectors are displayed on a grid. Each challenge involves adding three of the vectors together to determine the resultant. The emphasis of the activity is on component addition.