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Applications of the Cross Product and Dot Product
In this cross product and dot product worksheet, high schoolers solve 2 problems including finding the magnetic field between 2 poles of a magnet and determining angles between vectors in a word problem about television watching given a...
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Gyroscopes in Motion
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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Study Buddies - Proportions
Middle-schoolers solve various problems related to proportions. They write ratios in word form and then, replace the words with numbers. Pupils also write an equation in which they will cross-multiply to solve the proportion. This is an...
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Math 212: Dot Product and Cross Product
In this dot product worksheet, students consider vectors, find the value of an angle, and confirm the area of a given parallelogram. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Leveled Problem Solving Solving Proportions Using Cross Products
In this solving proportions using cross products practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Rational Numbers
In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 25 different problems that include identifying numerous types of rational numbers. First, they place a greater than, less than or equal to symbol between the fractions to...
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Study Guide: Rational Numbers
In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems that include applying the comparison property and density property for rational numbers. First, they replace each blank with the correct symbol to make...
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Math 224 Spring 2004: Dot Product
In this dot product worksheet, students consider two vectors and compute the dot product and cross product of the given vectors. This two-page worksheet contains four problems.
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May the Magnetic Force Be with You
Class members use mathematics in order to better understand magnetic forces and their interaction on charged particles. After a demonstration of the interaction between a magnet and an electron beam using a CRT computer monitor, learners...
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The Product-Quotient Connection
How are multiplication and division connected? Read a passage about inverse operations to find out how you can use products and quotients to check your work when completing an equation from the opposite operation.
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The Energy Problem
Think you can solve the energy problem? You'll first need to know about current energy use. Analyzing a set of circle graphs lets scholars see where energy consumption is the greatest, both by sector and by household use. They develop a...
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Using Proportions
In this using proportions worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems that include two word problems suing proportions. First, they use the table to find the ratios of each and express each ratio as a decimal rounded to...
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Algebra Using Proportions
In this algebra using proportions instructional activity, 10th graders solve 14 various types of problems by applying algebra methods to geometry. First, they solve each of 8 proportions using cross products. Then, students use the...
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Math 212: Planes
In this plane worksheet, students find the midpoint of a line, determine points on a plane, and use the cross product to find an equation with given parameters. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Alignment of a Solar Panel: Dot and Cross Products
In this dot and cross product learning exercise, students identify vector points under given conditions determine vertical support and determine angles of an object. This two-page learning exercise contains two problems.
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Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations
Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...
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Multi-dimensional Modeling of Ore Bodies Making Sense of Empirical Data
Math scholars identify four different rock types in that strata and use this identification and data to construct a two dimensional geologic cross-section. They use data tables to construct a three-dimensional geologic cross-section.
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Solving Rational Equations
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve rational equations including two application problems. This worksheet contains explanations to aid in understanding.
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Proportion Problems
Seventh graders explore the concept of proportions. In this proportions lesson, 7th graders determine which offer is the better deal given two pizza offers. Students use cross products to solve proportions. Students write directions...
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Ratios, Proportions, and Cross-multiplication
Students use cross-multiplication to find the unknown respiration rate of an astronaut. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also use the same process to find missing values in proportions.
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Polymers Lab: Bouncy Ball and Slime
Eighth graders investigate chemical reactions to produce polymers. In this polymers lesson plan, 8th graders experiment with sodium silicate and ethyl alcohol to make a polymer. They also experiment with borax and glue to make a polymer....
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By the Numbers: Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students
A cross-curricular resource teaches and reinforces mathematical concepts with several activities that use parts of a newspaper. Scholars use scavenger hunts to find the different ways math is used in the paper along with using data...
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Worksheet 8 - Vectors
In this vector worksheet, students find the area of a parallelogram spanned by vectors, they give the geometric and algebraic definitions of the dot product and describe a sequence of vectors. This one-page worksheet contains six...
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Home Sweet Home
What are your pupils' homes like? Incorporate their homes into a drawing lesson. Using an enlarged photograph, class members draw a grid so they can easily split their drawing in half. The final product should demonstrate cool colors,...