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Worksheet 18
In this math worksheet, students examine the two springs with spring constants k1 and k2 are attached to a block of mass m. They show the frequency of the oscillations on the frictionless surface.
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Linear Systems: Elimination
In this elimination learning exercise, students use the elimination process to transform a system into an equivalent form. This three-page learning exercise contains three practice problems as well as examples and explanations.
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Introduction to Vector Spaces
In this vector spaces learning exercise, students identify the vector in a given set. They explore addition and scalar multiplication in their vectors. This two-page learning exercise contains 13 problems.
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Schoolyard Tree Inventory and Biodiversity Project
Students investigate the trees in their schoolyard by collecting data. Â In this ecosystem instructional activity students examine the schoolyard in sections, tagging and numbering trees and shrubbery in the specific area. Â Students...
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Music to Your Ears
Students explore how the sounds made by everyday objects can be transformed into musical experiences, composing and performing musical pieces using non-traditional instruments.
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Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
Tenth graders have been introduced to the concepts of translation, reflection, and rotation, and have practiced translating, reflecting, and rotating two-dimensional objects on the coordinate plane.
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Chapter 10: "Currents of Change in the Northeast and the Old Northwest" Chapter 11: "Slavery and the Old South"
Students use the indicated text and the internet to compare and contrast the North and South. They discuss the social and political implications of the two predominant economic systems (slavery and factory). They are introduced to the...
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Flush It! Throw It! Out of Sight, Out of Mind!
Students describe disposal procedures by reviewing water and solid waste disposal cycles and what happens when one step is omitted. They examine the connection between industry and human health.
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Numerical Analysis: Discrete Least Squares
In this discrete least squares worksheet, students use a linear algebra approach to discrete last squares approximation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 10 problems.
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Complex Analysis: The Complex Derivative
In this complex derivative worksheet, students determine the circle of a radius under the mapping principle. They identify analytic functions, and explore the relationship between real and imaginary parts of complex functions. This...
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The Mandelbrot Set
Students explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Students use Julia set and Mandelbrot set...
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Hear the Wave!
Students study sound and ear function. In this sound functions lesson plan, students investigate soundwaves by completing various experiments. Students participate in a number of sound stations and complete the comparison chart with...
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Cell Organelles
Students explore biology by researching living cells. In this living organism instructional activity, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the students in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of...
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Using Reported Speech
Students fine tune their communication skills to include expressing the ideas of others, as well as their own opinions. They must practice a number of times before feeling comfortable using them in every day conversations.
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Describe an Instrument
Students research an instrument. Similarities and differences are looked at among various instruments. One could select the instruments a student researches or one could assign the instrument. When comparing the instruments students...
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Potter and US English
Students examine the difference between US English and UK English by using Harry Potter as an example. Students analyze the two dialects by trying to think of word equivalents on an included worksheet.
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Aztec and Mayan Mythology
Sixth graders write myths to show tolerance in creation. They read from both the Aztec and Mayan eras and develop an understanding of the similarities and differences of these two closely related cultures. They track the travels of...
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Gene Regulation Mechanisms
Students explore the control of expression of DNA into proteins which is divided into two main categories: transcriptional and post-transcriptional. They construct examples of the control mechanisms and discuss disease processes that...
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Technology: Mass Production and Standardization
Pupils explore standardization and mass production by creating verbal visual vocabulary tables. They discover how industrial inventions increase profits for businesses. Students create three-tiered definition concept trails using the...
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Numerical Analysis: Polynomials
In this polynomial worksheet, students explore functions, determine the least square error, and explore quadratic spline interpolation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately six problems.
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Multivariable Calculus: Implicit Differentiation
In this implicit differentiation worksheet, students compute the determinant of the Jacobian matrix and solve equations by implicit differentiation. This two-page worksheet contains definitions, examples, and explanations. It contains...
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Working with Wavelets
In this working with wavelets instructional activity, students solve 7 various problems that include working with different wavelets in each. They compute the synthesis given two segments and y, describing what they observe. Then,...
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Congruence Activity
In this congruency worksheet, 5th graders complete 4 questions about congruent figures and transformations. Page has links to additional activities.
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Science Fiction
Learners complete compare and contrast activities for two stories about racism and tolerance in the science fiction genre. In this literary analysis lesson, students read a Ray Bradbury short story and Walter Mosley poem, watch a related...