Handout
Curated OER

Math Review: Algebraic Operations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Need to prep your science learners in math? Here is a resource that serves as a review guide to support your scientists with the math they need to be successful in chemistry. Comes with basic algebraic problems and a review of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boolean Algebra and its Application to Problem Solving and Logic Circuits

For Teachers Higher Ed
Introduce learners to the concept of Boolean Algebra. In groups, they are given real life situations in statements and make conclusions. They will use the statements to form compound statements. To end the lesson, they use the compound...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Isotopic Pennies

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many people confuse atomic mass and atomic numbers. The sixth of seven lessons in a unit requires scholars to find the weight of different groups of pennies. Then, they must solve how many of each type of penny exists in a closed system...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Residential Power System

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Perform data analysis on energy consumption to apply algebraic expressions to the real world. Learners will write and solve equations that answer various questions from residential power use. They will collect data at home and calculate...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Substitution for Electric Circuits

For Students Higher Ed
In this physics learning exercise, students use Ohm's law to solve for voltage, current and resistance. They answer 13 problem solving questions using Ohm's law.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Boolean Algebra

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students complete circuit true tables and solve 67 questions on Boolean algebra. They identify different logic gate circuits.
App
Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™ CAS

For Students 8th - Higher Ed Standards
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Rearranging Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
For this density worksheet, learners review how to rearrange the equation for density to solve for mass or volume. Then students complete 4 problems.
AP Test Prep
College Board

2016 AP® Physics 1: Algebra-Based Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Generally, scholars struggle on the free response portion of the AP Physics 1 exam more than the multiple-choice section. Scholars benefit from additional practice with the help of previous test questions, including questions on forces,...
Lesson Plan
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Rotational Equilibrium

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Physics stars design mobiles that demonstrate rotational equilibrium. They take measurements and solve related equations for force by graphing, substitution, or determinants. This is a well-developed lesson plan, complete with student...
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scientists require specific chemical solutions for their experiments. In the seventh and final installment in a series that integrates chemistry and algebra II, scholars learn to set up a system of equations to solve the volume of a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wake County Landfill Problem

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students create a proposal to solve Wake County's problem with losing the North Wake landfill in such a way that: a new landfill site is agreed upon, Solid-wase disposal is in compliance with Local and State landfill regulations and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Tale of the Feral - Care and Multiplication of Feral Cats

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students differentiate between a feral cat and a domesticated cat. For this cat lesson plan, students use the scientific method, calculate averages, solve story problems, and learn how a caretaker can help a feral colony live safely.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mass of the Moon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this mass of the Moon worksheet, learners use the lunar orbit and the orbit period to determine the mass of the Moon. They solve 4 problems including finding the mass of the Moon, determining the ratio of the Moon's mass to the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beyond the Blue Horizon...Advanced

For Students 9th - 12th
In this calculating the horizon instructional activity, students solve 6 problems using algebra, derivatives and calculus to find the formula for the line-of-sight horizon, the distance along a planet, the horizon distance and the rates...
App
1
1
Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™

For Students 6th - Higher Ed Standards
We landed on the moon with less computing capabilities than you can find in this app! Here is a multiple function calculator that takes all the power you get from a handheld and adds the wonderful large screen that only a tablet can...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra-Based Linear Motion Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this motion worksheet, learners determine the distance traveled, the acceleration, and velocity of different objects. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mach Number Problem Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read a textbook about aerodynamics. They find out the definition of Mach number. They complete problems designed to demonstrate their ability to solve Mach number equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solar Kit Lesson # 12 - Calibration Curve for a Radiation Meter

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Scientists need to have mastered algebraic slope-intercept concepts in order for this lesson to be effective. They will measure and graph solar panel output as a function of the amount of radiation striking it, discovering that there is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The "Heart" of the Problem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary activity, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health plan. Students...
Lesson Plan
1
1
NASA

Lights on the International Space Station

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Groups explore illumination with NASA's Lighting Environment Test Facility (LETF) as a context. Using the TI-Nspire app, groups determine the lux equation that models their simulation. They then use the lux equation to...
Lesson Plan
National Wildlife Federation

Who Is Faster?

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Am I going to catch it? Individuals time how long it takes them to walk, jog, and run a given distance and calculate their speed. They then research two animals and find their speeds. Using a chart, pupils compare the speeds of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seesaw Balances

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine how the weights of 7 objects on a seesaw can vary and still be in balance. They also write equations in algebraic terms, how to change 3 variables in an equation expressed in algebraic terms to obtain the correct...