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Computing with Mathematical Formulas
Students solve problems using formulas. In this algebra lesson, students evaluate numbers using substitution. They graph their answers using a TI and discuss the outcome.
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Logarithmic Transformations of Data
Students investigate and study logarithmic equations. In this precalculus lesson, students analyze the data behind the function. They define each graph as positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
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Systems of Equations
Students solve problems using systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the point of intersection of two lines. They use the TI Calculator to graph and see the point of intersection.
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Solving Systems by the Elimination Method
Pupils solve equations by elimination and use the TI to graph the lines and find the point of intersection.
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Finding a Line of Best Fit
Pupils engage in the practice of creating a scatter plot with the data obtained from measuring different resting heart rates. The data is used to create the table that is translated into a graph. The lesson gives instructions for the use...
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Steady-State Circuit Analysis & Filter Design
Scholars identify how the TI-89 implements phasors to perform sinusoidal steady-state analysis. The focus is on how to enter and display complex numbers. They also show how a typical steady-state application how to use the Numeric Solver...
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Solving Trigonometric Equations
Pupils will investigate trigonometric equations. In this trigonometry lesson plan, they explore solving equations using a TI-83 calculator and solve trigonometric equations by graphing each side of the equation as a function and locating...
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Assessing Normalcy
Students define normal distribution as it relates to the bell curve. In this statistics lesson, students use the central tendencies of mean, median and mode to solve problems. They plot their data and draw conclusion from the graphs.
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Why NP Min?
Students calculate the normal distribution. In this statistics instructional activity, students use the normal distribution to estimate binomial distributions. They define when to use NP and n(1-p) to make approximations.
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Building Tetrahedral Kites
Young scholars work together to build tetrahedral kites. They must follow directions and the provided materials. They discover the engineering concepts needed to make the kite.
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Acceptance Sampling
In this algebra lesson, students sample food and identify acceptance sampling. They create specific plans to meet specific situations as they sample the food. There are 6 questions.
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Critter Encounter Chart
Students record data found at an assigned web site. In this data collection lesson plan, students access an assigned web site in order to complete a data chart about animals they see. They travel to different sections of the web site to...
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Slow Times Mean Pay Cuts For Many
Young scholars explore the concept of a slowing economy. In this slowing economy lesson, students discuss the trickle-down effects of a slowing economy. Young scholars create an estimated budget for living expenses after high school....
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Quadratic Relation and Parabola
Students identify the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph parabolas and factor quadratic equations. They perform transformation on the parabolas.
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Curveball vs. Fastball
Young scholars graph the relationship between the release point and the final position of curveballs and fastballs thrown by both right and left handers given a constant speed, and explain the relationships illustrated by the graphs of...
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Lift vs. Airspeed
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim and a graphing calculator to complete the activity to determine the relationship between airspeed and lift of an object by interpreting data.
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Wind Gauges
Students use FoilSim interactive software to become familiar with the way in which the flow of air across or around an airfoil affects its ability to create lift.
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Characteristics of Lift and Wing Area
Students use FoilSim to complete the activity and investigate the factors that affect lift and how wing area and lift are related.
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Lift Equation Problem Set
Students, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by using it, along with FoilSim, to complete an activity to graph and interpret the lift equation.
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Wing Area Effects Problem Set
Students read an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook on lift and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below. They use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between wing area and lift.
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Velocity Effects Problem Set
Students, after reading an explanation on lift from a NASA Web-based textbook and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below, use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between velocity and lift.
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Escape! Survival of the Fittest Grasshopper
Fourth graders, in groups, design a paperclip grasshopper. They determine its ability to survive a prey by jumping high, far, or with a distracting behavior.