Differential Equations Teacher Resources

Investigate differential equations with your class. They use the TI-89 to explore differential equations analytically, graphically, and numerically as the examine the relationships between each of the three approaches.

In this differential equations worksheet, learners solve and complete 3 different parts of a problem. First, they sketch a slope field for the given differential equation on the axes provided. Then, students write an equation for the...

Twelfth graders explore differential equations.  In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore Euler’s Methods of solving differential equations.  Students use the symbolic capacity of the TI-89 to compare Euler’s Method of numeric...

In this differential equation worksheet, students solve differential equations and graph solutions. This two-page worksheet contains 8 multi-step problems.

Twelfth graders solve problems using differential equations.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders analyze data regarding the spread of a flu virus.  Students use the symbolic capacity of the TI-89 to develop a model and analyze the...

Demonstrate working an initial value problem with an AP Calculus video that verifies that a family of functions is a solution to a differential equation by substitution. The presentation goes on to find a particular solution that belongs...

Twelfth graders investigate slope fields.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders identify whether a slope field appropriately reflects a differential equation by matching.  TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus and appropriate programs are required to...

Students investigate differential equations and slope fields.  In this differential equations and slope fields lesson, students determine how much time can pass before a cup of coffee is safe to drink.  Students use a differential...

Students solve differential equations.  In this differential equations lesson, students use their TI-89 calculator to explore slope fields and find solutions to a differential equation.  They graph their solutions.

In this differential equations activity, students solve systems of simultaneous differential equations using linear algebra. This six-page activity contains approximately six problems, with explanations and examples.

Ap Calculus classes learn how to solve a differential equation by getting like variables together with a video that presents an example of how to solve a differential equation by using the method of separation of variables. The example...

Students use differential equations to determine the distance of a hit baseball.  In this using differential equations to determine the distance of a hit baseball lesson, students find the velocity and angle of a ball hit by a batter. ...

In this integrals learning exercise, students solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they evaluate each of the listed integrals by using substitution. Then, students solve each of the given differential equations when...

In this integrals worksheet, students solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they evaluate each of the listed integrals on the sheet. Then, students solve each of the given differential equations by substituting the...

In this differential equations learning exercise, students solve three sets of questions. The first section is titled "Existence and Uniqueness." The second section is titled "Linear Independence and Dependence," and the third section is...

Students follow detailed instructions for using their TI-86 graphing calculator to find solutions to differential equations. In this lesson, students learn to use their graphing calculator to solve 12 differential equations.

Twelfth graders investigate slope fields and Euler’s Method.  In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore the steps for programming slope fields on the TI-83 and Euler’s method for achieving a numerical solution to differential...

In this methods of applied mathematics activity, learners solve 5 various types of problems that relate to variational calculus equations. First, they determine a second order differential equation for the geodesic. Then, students write...

In this calculus worksheet, students integrate various functions, find the sum of a series, and solve differential equations. There are 16 questions including multiple choice and free response.

Students calculate the length of time to cool a hot drink. In this data analysis and differential equations lesson, students use a TI-89 or TI-92 calculator to find the length of time for a hot drink to cool to room temperature. Readings...

In this linear differential equations worksheet, students solve 5 various types of problems that relate to first order linear differential equations. First, they find the general solution of the differential equation given in numbers 1...

In this differential equations worksheet, students solve and complete 3 sets of various problems. First, they solve each of the differential equations. Then, students use the given information to evaluate the constant of integration....

In this differential worksheet, students read a word problem and write a differential equation and solve it. They draw the slope field for given problems. This two-page worksheet contains 9 multi-step problems.

In this differential equations instructional activity, students identify the slope and describe all points on the plane for the positive slope. This one-page instructional activity contains three problems.