William Mueller
William Mueller: Power Function
In this algebraic tutorial, learn the difference between a power function and an exponetial function.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Maths Online: Recognize Functions 3
An excellent place to test your ability to recognize the graphs of sine and cosine and their various associated forms. A Java applet is also included to plot your own function.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Number Power!
In this activity, students explore patterns and rules in dealing with exponents and logarithms. They evaluate expressions with exponents and logarithms and display them in various notations. They will use their calculators to discover...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Exponents and Exponential Functions
This site reviews the basic properties of exponents, and explains rational exponents and exponential functions, including those with base "e." Provides examples and lots of exercises.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots and Powers in Equations
Sophia: Roots and Powers in Equations uses teacher tutorials and online assessments to introduce and analyze concepts such as addition and subtraction in roots, multiplication of roots, division of roots, root to exponent, roots and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computing Powers of a Number
Although JavaScript has a built in pow function that computes powers of a number, learn how to write a similar function recursively.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Powers of a Function
The Chain Rule is presented with a detailed example. It is followed by a demonstration of how the Chain Rule is applied to power functions.
University of North Carolina
Unc Tv: Understanding Tissues and Cells: Form Follows Function
A learning module complete with a video, detailed power point presentation identifying and detailing the functions of tissues and cells, and a quiz to measure understanding of how micro-organs work.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Automotive Brakes Power Assist Units
This lesson will orient the student to the operation of vacuum operated and hydraulically assisted power booster units. The student will be able to effectively diagnose and repair problems with these systems at the conclusion of the lesson.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Logarithmic Functions
Learn about the following properties of logarithms: product rule, quotient rule, power rule, and change of base formula. This tutorial offers simple example of each as well as practice exercises for you to complete and check.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy Living Lab
Students become familiar with the online Renewable Energy Living Lab interface and access its real-world solar energy data to evaluate the potential for solar generation in various U.S. locations. They become familiar with where the most...
University of Vienna (Austria)
The Graphs of Sin, Cos, and Tan Maths Online
This applet allows the user to create the graphs of sin, cos, and tan by moving a scroll bar. The user can watch the unit circle and the graph simultaneously to see how the two are related. The user may also choose to see the angle...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The General Power Rule
Using the power rule, integration is applied to trigonometric and logarithmic functions. Several examples demonstrate the process with detailed solutions.
Carnegie Mellon University
Exponential Growth in Computing Power
An exponential graph that shows the evolution of computing power to cost.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Light at a Distance: Distance and Light Intensity
In this activity, students can use a light sensor to record the light intensity at various distances from a bulb. They will compare the data to an inverse square and a power law model.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Letter Product Game
This activity will encourage students' powers of deduction through a word game. This will allow a review of factoring integers. A simple extension allows a classroom discussion that will evolve into the Zero Product Theorem, essential to...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Differentiability
A complete reference guide to differentiability. It provides definitions, examples, and an animation that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Other
Presidential Power and Limitations
This site has links to information about almost everything that the president can and cannot do while in office.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wwics: Congressional Oversight: Rules of the Road Less Traveled
This extremely well-written article is a thorough description of the powers, responsibilities and inherent problems of the current congressional oversight system. It is easily read and well organized. (Oct. 24, 2004)
PBS
Pbs: How the Supreme Court Affects the Lives of Teens (Lesson Plan)
Objectives for this instructional activity include describing the structure and function of the Supreme Court, looking at important decisions, and discussing recent rulings and issues.
Other
National Taiwan Univ: Chapter 5: Modern Theories of Social Stratification [Pdf]
Chapter 5 of a sociology textbook. It looks at the history of social stratification perspectives in American sociology; the functional theories of Davis and Moore, and of Talcott Parsons; the concept of occupational prestige; the...
iCivics
I Civics: Games: Executive Command
Have you ever thought about being president? Executive Command gives you four years in office to accomplish your legislative and policy goals. You'll make a state-of-the-union address, work with your aides and cabinet, try your hand at...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Work, Work?
In this video, Peter Bohacek explains the interplay between work and power and how it can be seen in the functioning of a clock. [4:31] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.