Unit Plan
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Non Linear Functions and Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The topic summary outlines non-linear functions and models. Some topics reviewed are quadratic functions, exponential functions, logistic functions, and logarithms. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Shareware

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article that defines and gives a brief history of computer shareware. Also includes sections on implementations, logistics, criticism of the shareware concept, examples, and external links.
Website
Other

Personal Site: The Roman Army

For Students 9th - 10th
A very extensive personal site dealing with all aspects of the Roman Army: organization, leadership, tactics, logistics and much more. Click on the "Site Map" at bottom of home page to get a listing of the individual topics.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Data Collecting in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of two dozen questions students can easily ask eachother in the classroom to quickly collect data in hopes of using it in their study of making graphs. Some are opinion questions, while others require the counting of certain items...
Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: African Lions: Modeling Populations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to distinguish between exponential and logistic growth of populations, identify carrying capacity, differentiate density-dependent and density-independent limiting factors, apply population models to data sets and determine...
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
This report is a gateway to information on careers in the transportation field. Working conditions, earnings, job outlook, and other information is included for many transportation-related jobs.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Recursive Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A definition of recursive function, and the relation of recursive function to recursion. There is also an example defining f(x,y) as the function xy.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Recursive Sequence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defining recursive sequence, this site also discussed the relationship of Fibonacci numbers and recursive sequence.
Interactive
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Principles of Population Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent interactive review from Palomar College of population growth and how it can be described. Try out the interactive calculators of population size.
Website
Other

P.u.e.m.a.c.: Una Visita Guiada Al Caos (El Mapeo Logistico)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an advanced topic with a very detailed presentation of the chaos theory.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Population Growth Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will identify the definition of carrying capacity and analyze other types of growth patterns of a population and relate these to the population dynamics of...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Population Growth Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers different patterns of population growth.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Inspecting and Machining a Disc Brake Rotor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The proper inspection machining or refinishing of disc brake rotors ensures quality brake repairs with little to no opportunity for returns for customer complaints. This lesson will teach inspection, measuring and machining techniques...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.5 Population Growth Limits

For Students 5th - 9th
Discover how ecosystems respond to population growth limits.
Activity
Other

Cynthia Cudaback: Self Contained Gulf Oil Spill Kit [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a kit that you can create to help understand the impact of an oil spill and the logistics of the clean-up effort. Unfortunately, real-life oil spills are not quite as easy to clean up.
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Cost of the War in Iraq (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for examining the projected costs of war, both short-term and long-term costs as of 2003, and for identifying how war funds are spent. Students will gain understanding of the logistics of war and the nuances of creating a budget.
Website
Other

Business Climate: Texas: Top Industries

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.
Website
Other

Faa: Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore the world of aviation? The FAA has created an educational resource page with aviation curriculum and career guides. Lots of great activities!
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Palm Circle

For Students 9th - 10th
This portion of Fort Shafter housed the headquarters of the commanding general and his staff, U.S. Army forces, Pacific Ocean Areas, during World War II. By 1944 this command was responsible for the supply and administration of all U.S....
Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Heavy Truck Driver

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough look at career of Heavy Truck Driver covering the following areas: general description, tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job, working conditions, employment conditions, and the job market. A personal...
Website
Careers New Zealand

Career Nz : Warehouse Worker

For Students 9th - 10th
All you wanted to know and more about the career of a warehouse worker. Find out tasks and duties, skills, education, working conditions, and much more on the career as a warehouse worker.
Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Taxi Driver

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough look at the career of a taxi driver. Information included in areas of: tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job, working and employment conditions and the job market. A personal profile is included with...
Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Aeroplane Pilot

For Students 9th - 10th
This Careers New Zealand site provides a detailed overview of what it takes to become an airplane pilot. Content includes a focus on the various tasks and duties, job requirements, working and employment conditions, personal profiles of...

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