Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra activity, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Direct and Inverse Variation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in two data collection activities that involve direct and inverse variation. In the pre-assessment, 8th graders categorize numerical, graphical, and verbal representations as linear or nonlinear and determine...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simple Harmonic Motion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils solve problems involving graphs. In this calculus lesson, students relate harmonic motion to velocity. They discuss the derivative and the effect on the functions created.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Student Costs Graph

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students calculate the mileage, gasoline costs, and travel time and costs for a vacation. They conduct a virtual field trip, and create a comparison graph of costs using Microsoft Excel software.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Overview Worksheet

For Students 10th - 11th
In this worksheet, students solve 5 multi-step problems involving sine, cosine, velocity, inflection and constants.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Slice of Pi with Neo-Excel"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore diameter, radius, and circumference. They define radius, diameter, and circumference on an online dictionary, identify objects in the room with a radius and a diameter, and calculate the radius and diameter of various...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Virtual Field Trip / Route, Mileage and Gasoline Cost Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use a spreadsheet program to graph and compare milage, gasoline costs and travel time for two travel routes in their virtual field trip in Michigan. They determine the most economical route based on the graphs and calculations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Puttin' It All Together

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explain the concepts of kinetic and potential energy and how it can change forms.  For this energy, motion, and frictional forces lesson students participate in a hands on activity that includes calculating energy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crash! Bang!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the physical force of linear momentum by investigating collisions. They analyze the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions. They calculate linear momentum.
Handout
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Differential Equations/definitions

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson gives basic definitions, including differential equation and linear differential equation.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Differential Equations Newton's Law of Cooling

For Students 9th - 10th
This math lesson shows how differential equations apply to Newton's Law of Cooling.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Differential Equations/population Dynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This math lesson shows how population growth can be determined by using differential equations.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Exponential Models & Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This video, from Khan Academy, is about modeling different things with differential equations and this topic is well explained by modeling population.
Activity
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial explores differential equations. Topics examined are first order differential equations, second order differential equations, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, higher order differential equations, and systems of...
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Applications of Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholars examine applications of differential equations. Examples explore how differential equations are used to model population, Newton's law of cooling, and engineering systems.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Second Order Differential Equations Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines second order differential equations. Topics investigated are real solutions, auxiliary equations, and how to solve second order differential equations. The resource includes examples with detailed solutions.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Second Order Differential Equations Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines second order differential equations. Topics investigated are real solutions, auxiliary equations, and how to solve second order differential equations. The resource includes examples with detailed solutions.
Website
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good MathWorld site with links to various topics dealing with differential equations.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Second Order Differential Equations Part 3

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial explores second order differential equations. Topics investigated are complex solutions and how to solve second order differential equations. The resource includes examples with detailed solutions.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Introduction to Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough reference guide to differential equations. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve First Order Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates solving first order differential equations. The resource consists of examples with detailed solutions.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Simple Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholars examine how to solve simple differential equations. The resource consists of examples with detailed solutions.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Exact and Non Exact Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson provides information about exact and non-exact equations in regards to differential equations.
Website
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: First Order Differential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson defines a first order differential equation and provides links to properties of first order differential equations.