Curated OER
Learning Lesson: Measure the Pressure -- The "Wet" Barometer
Students use simple objects to create their own barometer. They have five days to build it and ten days to observe and collect data. They examine thunderstorm safety tips to end the lesson.
Curated OER
Numerical Analysis
In this math activity, students practice analyzing iterative methods. Then they use the reading to practice problem solving focusing upon convergence.
Curated OER
Sound
Second graders study how sound is produced by vibrations and is transmitted through matter in all directions. They observe how sounds are produced and identify the ways in which sound travels.
Math Words
Math Words: Derivative Rules
This site offers fourteen rules for differentiation-- anything from a constant function to logarithmic functions.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Differentiation Formulas
This site gives the definition of a derivative, discusses the derivative of a constant function, gives general operations to use on functions with derivatives (scalar multiplication, addition, and the power rule). The site has multiple...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Rules for Derivatives
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many rules for derivatives and proves or derives them. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 2
This part of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus tells us what happens when you take the derivative of an integral that has a variable as an upper limit of integration. Examples and explanations are provided. Great review for the AP...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Timing a Speedbot!
Students strengthen their communication skills by first learning the meaning of base units and derived units. Then, working in groups, students measure the time for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and calculate the robots' average speeds at...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Working With Parabolic Projectile Paths
Using the free-fall constants and gravity acceleration equations, we can determine many things about the position, velocity, and speed of a projectile. Here are a few examples and explanations. This is a great review for the AP Calculus...
Other
Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Free Fall Constants for Earth
When you work with equations that show position, velocity, acceleration of objects that are flying or falling through the air, you will be using the constant that is the acceleration due to gravity. View formulas, explanations, and...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Making Motion Graphs With Toys
Intended for the beginning lessons in derivative and function graphs, this activity uses motion detectors and battery operated toy cars to generate constant velocity graphs on a TI-83/84. Then students take a free-wheeling car and roll...
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Gases: Ideal Gas Equation
The ideal gas law is derived from the empirical gas laws. The ideal gas law equation of state is listed and discussed. The universal gas constant is explained and its value is listed in five different sets of units. Standard temperature...
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Ideal Gases [Pdf]
A molecular model of a gas is introduced and explained. Assumptions behind the ideal gas law are presented. The ideal gas law is stated. Charles' law and Boyle's law are derived from the ideal gas law.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Power Functions
Gain an understanding of power functions with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Data Flyer
Enter a set of data points, then derive a function to fit those points. Manipulate the function on a coordinate plane using slider bars. Learn how each constant and coefficient affects the resulting graph.