Curated OER
Rings and Diamonds
Fifth graders solve a problem by using systematic problem solving strategies. They determine if there is enough information to solve the problem. They solve a problem involving geometric shapes and area.
Curated OER
Improving Your Spelling with the Virtual Thesaurus
Students study spelling words. In this word study lesson plan, students use the Visual Thesaurus and play the Visual Thesaurus Spelling Bee.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Self- Breaking News English: Self-Destructing Mobile Phone Messages
In this English worksheet, students read "Self-Destructing Mobile Phone Messages," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Finding the Probability
Ninth graders investigate the concept of probability. They use a clear objective that is a visual cue for what is required for the lesson. They apply the basic practices of probability to real life like situations.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Application of the Derivative
In this activity, students learn and explore two common applications of the derivative: optimization and related rate.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus Iii: Applications of Partial Derivatives
The resource examines applications of partial derivatives. Topics investigated are tangent planes, linear approximation, gradient vector, and Lagrange multipliers. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Applications of the Derivative
The topic summary outlines derivate applications. Some topics reviewed are second derivative, relative extrema, and related rates. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Applications of the Derivative.
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of the calculus concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions on derivative applications.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Review Exercises: Applications of the Derivative
Students review applications of derivatives. The resource consists of review exercises on the calculus concepts.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Calculus Applied to the Real World
This is a very nice layout of information relative to Calculus. The page is divided into various topics each containing a quiz over the material, topic summary, review problems, and on line tools to help with the topic. The topics of the...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Derivative of a Function
Nice comprehensive site dealing with the derivative. The site contains derivatives of basic fundamental functions. The site goes on to give unexplained rules when taking simple derivatives. These rules have links for further explanations.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Derivate
Explores derivatives and the idea of infinity using a geometric interpretation of slope.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Applications of Derivatives
The derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions are used in problems dealing with earthquake measurement and air resistance. The problems allow students to see how these derivatives are applied with practice.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Relation Between Graph of a Function and Graph of Derivative
In this Derive activity, students relate the behavior of the graph of an exponential function to the signs of its first two derivatives. They realize that if the signs of the first two derivatives over a given interval are known, a...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
In this activity, students will investigate the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions by examining the symmetric difference quotient at many points. They develop the idea of the derivative as a...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Definition of Derivative
Students can use the graphing calculator to demonstrate the use of the difference quotient as the definition of the derivative.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Derivatives (Trig Functions)
This learning check activity will test the students knowledge of the derivatives of the 6 trigonometric functions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Derivatives
This is a set of problems involving the concepts of derivatives. The problems are similar to those encountered during the second quarter of a typical calculus course.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Applications of Derivatives
Hotmath provides 25 practice problems dealing with derivative applications. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide.
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: The Big Derivative Puzzle
Given a set of four graphs, match each graph with the graph of it's derivative. This exercise helps to visualize the relationship between a graph and it's derivative, and over 50 graphs are available (although only four are used at one...
Other
Taro: An Application of the Derivative
This is a somewhat lengthy site discussing applications of the derivative using a trajectory problem as a template for understanding the concept. The page begins by defining a quadratic equation given three distinct points and then...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Derivative
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of derivative from the definition. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Analyzing the Second Derivative to Find Inflection Points
Learn how the second derivative of a function is used in order to find the function's inflection points. Learn which common mistakes to avoid in the process.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Derivatives of Products and Quotients
The product and quotients rules for derivatives are presented. Several examples are provided to allow practice for applying the rules to finding the derivatives to functions.