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Roe v. Wade: A History of Controversy
Students research what is legal now as far as abortions are concerned. Does it matter what state you live in? Does it matter how old you are? If you are a teen, does the doctor have to notify your parents? Students prepare a panel...
Curated OER
Precalculus Test
In this precalculus learning exercise, students show their mastery of terminal side angles, conversion form degrees to radians and supplementary angles. There are 16 questions on this test.
Curated OER
Nonterminating Decimals Worksheet
Use this decimals worksheet to have learners solve six problems in which two decimal numbers are presented. Pupils evaluate the two decimal numbers and then determine a number that would come in between the two given numbers.
Teach Engineering
Measuring Viscosity
Groups use a marble to determine the viscosity of household fluids. The procedure calls for pupils to measure the amount of time it takes a marble to fall a specified distance in the fluids. Using unit conversions and algebra, the teams...
CK-12 Foundation
Cliff Diver
Cliff diving is more than an adrenaline rush ... it's a lesson in physics! Scholars adjust the height of a cliff and plot the resulting velocity and position over time on graphs. They also can incorporate air resistance to monitor the...
CK-12 Foundation
Angles of Rotation in Standards Positions: Clock Angles
Use a clock face to develop angles representing standard position angles. The interactive allows pupils to create angles using the hands of a clock. Scholars discover that there is a difference in the angle formed using a clock face and...
CK-12 Foundation
Trigonometric Functions and Angles of Rotation: The Triangle in the Circle
Go around the unit circle and create triangles. Pupils move a point around the unit circles to visualize the triangle associated with the angle in standard position. The three main trigonometric functions are defined in terms of the legs...
CK-12 Foundation
Reference Angles and Angles in the Unit Circle: Exploring Reference Angles
A steal of a deal — get four angles for the value of one. An interactive resource allows individuals to visualize all four angles that have the same reference angle. Pupils answer questions by using the interactive to create the...
CK-12 Foundation
Trigonometric Functions of Negative Angles
When is the trigonometric value of a negative angle the same as the positive angle? Pupils compare the values of trigonometric functions for different angles and their negatives. The interactive resource provides a visual display to make...
CK-12 Foundation
Trigonometric Functions of Angles Greater than 360 Degrees: Snowboarding
Spin through the trigonometric functions. Scholars determine the angle of rotation a snowboarding snowman makes at various distances in his jump. The class members then calculate the values of trigonometric functions for those angles.
Flipped Math
Intro to Trigonometry
Expand trigonometric ratios beyond right triangles. Pupils start with a review of trigonometric ratios and then take a look at angles in standard position to determine their measurements. Scholars discover how to find coterminal angles...
Curated OER
Electrical Connections
In this electrical connections worksheet, students answer 13 questions about conductance, resistors, how to build a circuit and electrical connections.
Curated OER
Cells in Series and Parallel
In this cells in series and parallel worksheet, students connect dry cells in a series and in parallel. Students chart their observations in a given table. Students answer several questions demonstrating their understanding of cells in...
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Physics 210 - Frequency
In this frequency worksheet, students use the speed of sound to determine the frequency in which sounds are heard in 5 different word problems.
Curated OER
Forces and Motion
Students build parachutes for chicken eggs. In this physics lesson plan, students describe the forces acting on a falling object. They predict which of the three parachute models they made has the best chance of keeping the egg intact...
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Coterminal angles and Reference Angles
For this calculus worksheet, learners identify terminal and coterminal angles using the unit circle. They identify coterminal angles between 0and 2pi and between 0 and 360 degrees. There are 34 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
The Real Number System
Learners analyze the real number system. They discuss real numbers, rational and irrational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers and more of the real number in the system. They differentiate between all these numbers.
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High-fliers
Students take a closer look at Heathrow airport. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to learn about the history of Heathrow Airport and the current opening of terminal 5.
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Watch Out
Students assess a time-related scenario at a railroad station. They study about the importance of a synchronized time system at Grand Central Terminal.They research various time measurement devices and develop "How It Works" posters...
Curated OER
Parachutes
Students examine how parachutes work, and research and discuss the first man to envision and sketch the first parachute. They analyze air resistance, drag force, drop time, and terminal velocity.
Curated OER
Death and Dying
Ninth graders examine religious rituals and ceremonies surrounding death and dying. For this Ethics lesson, 9th graders explore end-of-life care in the United States and consider ways it might be improved. Students discuss common...
Curated OER
The Importance of Recycling Batteries
Students discover the types of batteries and their uses. They experience static electricity by rubbing glass jars and using it to raise their hair. After discussing the importance of recycling batteries and using ones that are...
Curated OER
Batteries
What are batteries? That is the question to be answered by this slide show. Battery facts, types, and uses are covered, but not in detail. The presentation concludes with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph about the flashlight, also known in...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Chemical Arithmetics
Substances with the same empirical and molecular formula must be differentiated by their structural formula. Part two in a series of 36 has pupils using chemical formulas to calculate how much of a compound is present in a given...