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Getting a Little "Lift"out of Calculus
Students, after entering the given conditions into FoilSim, apply calculus techniques to verify predictions.
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Worksheet 14
In this math worksheet, students analyze a path around a circle. The interval is defined. Students sketch a graph of a given parametric curve. Five application problems give students practice using these concepts in real life situations.
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Worksheet 9 - Functions
In this function worksheet, students explain continuous and noncontinuous function and graph derivatives. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Exploring the Normal Curve Family
Students find different characteristics of the bell curve. In this statistics lesson, students analyze a family for a specific characteristic. They identify the shape, center, spread and area as they analyze the characteristic of the...
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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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Graphs and Functions
Students are introduced to plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane seen several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas
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Properties of Logarithms
Eleventh graders investigate logarithms. In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders explore the properties of logarithms that are used to simplify expression and solve equations. Students confirm their conjectures regarding the...
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial...
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection with Nuclear Decay
Young scholars record data, make observations, and share in experimentation and discussion of numerical experiments.
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The Graduation Dilemma
Ninth graders explore data analysis. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders collect and organize data to create a scatter plot. Students use the regression feature of the calculator to find the line of best fit and use the...
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Euler's Method
Learners identify Euler's method of graphing in this calculus lesson plan. They approximate values of a function and check their work using EM. They also differentiate equations at an exact point.
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Integrated Algebra
In this integrated algebra worksheet, students solve problems covering topics studied during the year. Problems include topics such as slope-intercept, Venn Diagrams, finding the solution to multi-step algebra problems, writing...
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Obstacles to Success: Misleading Data
Eleventh graders explore how data reported by country agencies can mislead the public intentionally or unintentionally. In this Cross Curricular activity, 11th graders analyze charts and graphs in order to draw conclusions. Students...
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Slippery Slope
Explore slope using geometric patterns. Young mathematicians investigate towers built from cubes to develop a linear pattern. They move the data to a coordinate plane to connect the pattern to slopes.
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Hyperbolas
Students engage in a lesson that covers the concepts related to the graphing of hyperbolas looking at topics like foci, center, vertices, and asymptotes. They find multiple different points in the coordinate plain and then plot the graph.
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Worksheet 35
In this math worksheet, students analyze two vector fields. They tell which of the vector fields is the scaler field for the given function. Students draw solution curves to match the differential equations represented in the illustrations.
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Algebra 1
Students study the functional relationships of a variety of problems. In this functional relationship lesson plan, students determine the dependent and independent quantities of a given set of data. Students record the data and...
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Why Doesn't My New Shirt Fit?
Students test Leonardo da Vinci's view of the human body by measuring various body parts using a tape measure. They create a data table and a scatter plot and then analyze and interpret the results using a graphing calculator.
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Worksheet 21 - Vector
In this vector worksheet students find the geometric interpretation of the change in a vector. They identify vector fields for specified functions. This two-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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ART PROJECT
Eighth graders, after researching the properties of graphs of conic sections, absolute value and inverse relations, make a drawing of precise functions and relations from a specified list of equations. The final design should analyze the...
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Slopes and Slope Intercepts
Students identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the...
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Functions and Inverses
Young scholars solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra lesson, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
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Walking Home II
Students explore the relationship between distance and time. They analyze a situation involving distance traveled in a given period of time, represent the situation graphically and algebraically, and discuss the concept of slope as a...