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Surfing the Waves

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use online resources, including animations,to define the slope of a curve and how to calculate the slope. They solve 8 problems online, using the definition of the derivative of a function at a point to calculate slope of the...
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Salon Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the 'Salon'. In this historic communications lesson, students role play and use discussion to enhance their understanding of the role the Salon played in 18th century Europe. Students will divide into groups,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrating Functions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math activity, students find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.
Worksheet
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Taylor Series

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this calculus activity, students solve various functions for the Taylor Series using a variety of solving methods including the double angle formula, partial fractions, and u substitution. There are 8 questions.
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Triple Meter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students chant "Mabel, Mabel, Set the Table" in beats grouped in 4's using a percussive pattern. They repeat using 3's. Students sing a song in 4's and in 3's. they move to recorded music to practice threes. Students create Orff...
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The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Taylor's Theorem

For Students Higher Ed
For this Taylor's Theorem worksheet, students use the microscope approximation to determine the approximate value of a function. They rewrite expressions for the relative error, and observe changes in the relative error. They use...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Taylor Seies

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, students find the Taylor series for each function adn give the interval where the series converges. The two page worksheet contains nine questions. Answers are not included.
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Definition of the Derivative

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the derivatives of functions.  In this finding the derivatives of functions instructional activity, students use the definition of derivative to take the derivative of a function.  Students discuss scenarios in...
Worksheet
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Local Linearity and the Microscope Approximation

For Students Higher Ed
In this local linearity worksheet, students identify the slope of a line tangent to the graph at a given point. They use linear approximation to estimate values. Students determine the slope of a secant line at a given point. This...
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American Music Genres

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research and listen to a variety of American music genres and create a written comparison between three of the styles.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Money Management

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Young scholars discuss the differences between needs and wants, practice budgeting resources and investigate the workings of a capitalist society, by creating a mock store.
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Lullabies From Around the World

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate lullabies from Ghana, Poland, and India. In this music lesson plan, students learn several lullabies from several countries and find the rhythm and pulse within each song.
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Twelve-Bar Blues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine blues music. In this music genres lesson, students discover details about the history of the musical genre and compositional techniques. Students then compose melodies of their own with 12-bar blues chord progression.
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Electronically Composing Music

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students complete a worksheet and discuss components of musical composition. Students familiarize themselves with the program, Finale. Students then work cooperatively to compose a musical suite.
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Election 2000

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the 2000 presidential election. Students write an expository essay in response to the following: Should the election process in the United states be changed?
Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how to compute the derivative using the power, sums, and constant multiples rules. Topics include differential notation and negative exponents. The tutorial explores the calculus concepts through notes and examples.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Instantaneous Rate of Change

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The derivative is applied to real world applications of velocity in an example using "h" notation and limits.
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University of California

University of California, Davis: The Calculus Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site, from the University of California, provides several problems from beginning differential calculus, as well as beginning integral calculus. The problems can be accessed by clicking on the link, and the information provided is...
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: The Derivative

For Students 9th - 10th
The examples presented here demonstrates finding the derivative of a function using "h" rather than "delta x" notation. Graphs are included as a visual aid.
Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Algebra Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
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Jiskha Homework Help: Math Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
Jiskha.com offers help with your calculus homework. Use the find button to locate the subject you are interested in. This will take you to the correct link.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Calculus Index

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Massachussets Institute of Technology has links to various topics in calculus.