Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

InteGreat

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Hands-on investigation of Riemann sums becomes possible without intensive arithmetic gymnastics with this interactive lesson plan. Learners manipulate online graphing tools to develop and test theories about right, left, and...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Method of Cylindrical Shells

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Approximate the volume of a solid of revolution. Using a method similar to approximating the area under a curve, pupils investigate the volume of a solid of revolution. The learners use a given definite integral to find the volume of...
Interactive
Curated OER

The Method of Integration by Parts

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students perform integration by parts. They solve differential equations as they use integration by part to solve unlike terms. There are 23 problems with an answer key.
Interactive
Curated OER

The Method of Integration by Partial Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using integration by partial fractions. They add fractions to get a common denominator, then take the derivative. There are 20 questions with an answer key.
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BW Walch

Solving Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Solving systems of equations underpins much of advanced algebra, especially linear algebra. Developing an intuition for the kinds and descriptions of solutions is key for success in those later courses. This intuition is exactly what...
Lesson Plan
National History Day

Propaganda Posters of World War I: Analyzing the Methods Behind the Images

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The power of a picture. During the events surrounding World War I, propaganda posters were widely distributed in American society to sway the emotions of its citizens. By analyzing World War I propaganda posters in the first installment...
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 2: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The brother-sister pair Carlos and Clarita need your class's help in developing their new pet sitting business. Through a variety of scenarios and concerns presented to the siblings, the learners thoroughly explore systems of equations...
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NASA

The Discovery of Jupiter Radio Waves

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Lead your class on a journey to the planet Jupiter and provide them with fun facts in the process. Learners explore radio waves emitted by Jupiter to further understand how this data helps our daily lives. They conclude by discussing...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Buoyancy: Integrating Science and Literature

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Integrate science and literature by using the scientific method to test the veracity of the floating peach described in Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. Clips from a Bill Nye: The Science Guy episode about buoyancy frontload...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Marvels of Mud

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scientists roll up their sleeves and get a little dirty in this three-day earth science investigation. Following the scientific method, children monitor the growth of algae in pond water samples in order to determine...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Scientific Method Mania

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Horrible science puns only happen periodically, but the scientific method is forever. Young scientists observe two presentations on the scientific method, complete independent practice worksheets, and integrate their knowledge through a...
Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

Multiple Representations of Limits

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
After an introductory activity to demonstrate the theory of a limit, additional activities approach a limit from graphical, numerical, and algebraic methods. The activity looks at the multiple ways of understanding and evaluating a...
Lesson Plan
Community Resources for Science

A Whole New World of DNA and Proteins

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Lead your young scientists into an exciting world as they participate in a role play and experiment focused on proteins and DNA. After researching the Central Dogma of Biology, individuals or groups participate in a classroom...
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Curated OER

Scientific Method: How Many Drops of Water Fit on a Coin?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young investigators conduct an experiment using the scientific method. They see how many drops of water fit on a coin; have them conduct several different trials. This involves making a hypothesis, looking at controls, and introducing...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Unknown Angle Proofs—Proofs of Known Facts

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Lead the class in a Greek history lesson with a geometric twist. Pupils relate a short video about geometric properties to modern-day methods of solving for unknown angles. They discuss parallel line theorems and complete...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Numerical Methods of Integration

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students calculate the area under a curve. For this calculus lesson, students estimate and calculate the area of a curve using simpson's rule and the trapazoidal rule. They review rieman sums and add to it.
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Indefinite Integrals

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
The inverse of matter is anti-matter, so the inverse of a derivative is an antiderivative. The lesson introduces antiderivatives and indefinite integrals to the class along with the notation for integrals. Groups work together to find...
eBook
Rice University

Calculus Volume 2

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Delve into the middle of calculus. The resource is the second eBook of three that covers the complete calculus content. Seven chapters begin with integrals and different methods of integration before moving on to differential equations....
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Length of a Plane Curve

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Challenge your class to use straight lines when estimating the length of a curve. An engaging interactive allows individuals to place line segments one after another along the arc. Learners determine that the more lines used, the better...
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Curated OER

The Importance of Making Labs a Priority

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The benefits of inquiry-based exploration can be attained in any classroom.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Trapezoidal and Midpoint Approximations: Area of a Skirt

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
When are trapezoids better than rectangles? Using trapezoids pupils approximate the area of fabric defined by a function. Just like with rectangles, learners realize the more trapezoids the more accurate the approximation. Scholars use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Disc/Washer Method

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the volume of solids. In this calculus activity, students apply the Disk and Washer Method to solve for the volume of three dimensional objects. They calculate the volume caused by rotation that create...
Interactive
Curated OER

Integration of Trigonometric Integrals

For Students 9th - 10th
In this trigonometry activity, students use integration to solve for the six different trigonometric identities. They use indefinite integrals to solve problems. There are 27 questions with an answer key.
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Curriculum Development Institute

Factors for Economic Integration in Western Europe since 1945

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
While the European Union has been a part of economic landscape for decades, it grew out of a period of economic integration after World War II. Using a round table method, class members analyze and discuss the events leading up to the...