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Introduction to Objects
Learners are introduced to the concept of Objects in Programming and identifying the parts of an object. They view the radio objects movie and then brainstorm household objects that can be represented as a series of controls and displays.
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The Lift Equation
Students use the FoilSim educational software program to complete an activity regarding lift. They solve a multivariable equation for each of the variables and apply the results to various problems in different situations.
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Mine Lesson #1: Slope slider
Eighth graders investigate linear equations. In this Algebra I lesson plan, 8th graders explore the effects that manipulating a linear equation has on the graph of the function through the use of a java...
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Investigating Velocity Effects at Takeoff
Young scholars use, with increasing confidence, problem-solving approaches to investigate and explain mathematical content. They make and test conjectures. They use tables and graphs as tools to interpret expressions, equations, and...
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Numbers System Conversions
For this number system conversions worksheet, students explore, analyze and develop mastery skills in converting between alternative number systems.
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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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Wing Shapes and Areas
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to determine the weight of the aircraft that can be lifted by a pair of wings of each type. They also design a unique platform of a wing to lift a plane weighing 11500 pounds.
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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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Temperature and Altitude
Young scholars, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to gather and record data on temperature and altitude generated by the FoilSim control panel.
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Using 3-D Models for Code Validation with FoilSim
High schoolers use FoilSim to complete the activity to create tables of data sets comparing the lift values for a 3-D model of a symmetrical wing section to the values predicted by the FoilSim software.
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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
Learners 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
High schoolers, 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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Tessel Your Way to Nagano!: Olympics, Winter Sports, Snowboarding, Graphic Design, Geometry, Math, M.C. Escher, Tessellations
Students create Post-It note fundamental regions to tesselate. They make tesselations using computer software or websites. They create a jacket design with tesselation and determine the cost of production.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Linear Programming Graph
This interactive Java applet allows the user to construct up to 5 linear inequalities and view the graph of the soultion.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Multiplicative Process Program
The mathematics resource uses a downloadable java applet to simulate the outcome of a product of random numbers. Examples of multiplicative processes include the distributions of incomes and rainfall.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Try to Simplify a Trigonometric Expression
This WebMath site is a java program that will simplify a trig expression. This is a good site to use to check answers to problem sets. Read the site instructions carefully.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Review Java Script
A review of JavaScript that includes a self-assessment.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Z Scores Applet
The Applet assists the user in questions which specify a probability and ask for the relevant range of raw scores or z scores. The program will also transform from raw to z scores and back again, if needed.
Other
Interactive Trigonometry
Resource contains interactive programs that can be manipulated and animation to help students grasp basic concepts in trigonometry.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Linear Regression 1
An interactive program where students will explore regression lines. Students will be introduced to the correlation coefficient and come to understand what it represents through the given exploration. Requires Java.