Logarithmic and Exponential Function Lesson Plans

Students explore the concept of unit circles.  In this unit circles instructional activity, students use the x and y coordinates from the unit circle to graph the sine and cosine graphs.  Students graph the sine and cosine graphs by entering ordered pairs into a list and creating a scatter plot.

Young scholars analyze logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite exponential equation in to logarithmic expressions and vice verse. They solve problems using the properties of logs and exponential functions.

Young scholars solve exponential equations and identify the properties of logs. In this algebra lesson, students solve logarithmic equations using addition, subtraction and division. They simplify the expressions and find exact answers. They use the calculator to check their answers.

Eleventh graders take an advance placement test on the computer. In this calculus lesson plan, 11th graders take a practice AP exam using Wofram/Alpha to check for correct answers. This assignment is geared towards 12th grade advanced placement students.

Students explore the concept of sine. In this sine lesson, students create a sine graph from tooth picks. Students create a unit circle with tooth pick length radius. Students then take the tooth picks from the unit circle and put them on a t-chart to form a sine graph.

Students investigate and apply properties of logs and exponents. In this algebra lesson, students find exact answers and estimated answers to logs and natural logs problems. They add, subtract, divide and multiply exponential functions using the correct properties.

Students use the derivative to solve functions. In this calculus instructional activity, students understand the beginning of calculus and how it is used in the real world. They use integrals to solve the functions.

Young scholars derive the trigonometric ratios. In this calculus lesson, students derive the trig functions using the trigonometric identities. They find the ratios of sine, cosine and tangent to help the with their derivatives.

Young scholars take the derivative of functions. In this calculus lesson, students identify all the trigonometric rules and properties of differential equations. They use these equations using substitution to evaluate and solve differential equations.

Students define the formula and usage of a derivative. In this calculus lesson, students use the derivative to solve problems. They derive the derivative of different functions.