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Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
Students will discuss the de Brogile Hypothesis and state the circumstances under which the wave nature of matter is observed. They will also calculate the wavelengths of matter waves.
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Rows of Numbers
Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.
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Newton's Third Law and Aircraft Propulsion
Students research propulsion, graph data, and interpret the results.
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Altitude and Flight Forces
Students use the World Wide Web to access and use FoilSim. They also use the World Wide Web to access the NASA Glenn Web site for information relative to the factors involved with the flight of an airplane.
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Confusing Colors!
Fourth graders collect data, graph their data, and then make predictions based upon their findings. They's interest is maintained by the interesting way the data is collected. The data collection experiment is from the psychology work of...
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Wing Shapes and Areas
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to determine the weight of the aircraft that can be lifted by a pair of wings of each type. They also design a unique platform of a wing to lift a plane weighing 11500 pounds.
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Domino Dash
Eighth graders examine the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this motion lesson students complete a lab activity that allows them to calculate average speed.
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Quantum Physics
Students discuss the mass-energy relationship based on Einstein's work. They calculate the energy released in various scenerios and sketch diagrams for the Lyman, Balmer and Pfund Series. In groups, they discuss the role of photons and...
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Exploring the Nature of Conflict
Pupils define conflict and violence, and determine the difference between the two. They find positive aspects of conflict while analyzing a conflict which they experienced. They organize their thoughts using a webbing activity.
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection to Cellular Growth
Students practice graphing relationships between variables by studying topics such as exponential growth and decay. They conduct a series of numerical experiments using a computer model and a variety of physical experiments using mold,...
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection with Nuclear Decay
Students record data, make observations, and share in experimentation and discussion of numerical experiments.
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Figure This!
Second graders explore the concept of inequalities. They use the mathematical symbols =, <, > to show relationships among numbers. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore the situation.
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You Gotta Have Heart
Ninth graders investigate the concept of relations and interpret graphs and tables. They analyze given data and look for a pattern to determine if the numbers represent a function. Students practice solving scientific word problems that...
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Picture Subtraction #2
In this subtraction worksheet, students complete a set of 4 picture problems using numbers 1-5. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Writing Equations of Lines
Twenty-three problems present a variety of practice writing equations of lines. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Writing Equations of Lines in Algebra I
This activity will help students write equations of lines using two points. This activity will also help students review how to plot ordered pairs.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Writing Equations of Lines
Given two points, the slope and a point, or the slope and the y-intercept, the student will write linear equations in two variables.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Slopes and Equations of Lines
Three resources for teaching slopes and equations of lines: a instructional activity with a formula for finding slope, different equations for lines, and several examples; a fourteen-question quiz covering slope, perpendicular and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Write Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Write the equation for a line that is a parallel or perpendicular to a line given in slope-intercept form and that goes through a specific point. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to recognize and write equations of perpendicular lines.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to write equations of parallel lines.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Equations Review
This Learn Check file is a review of linear equations. There are problems about slope, x- and y-intercepts, and writing equations of lines.
Other
Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.
Other
Bila, Egan and Palay: Standard Form for Linear Equations
This in-depth look at the standard form shows how equations are put into standard form. There are several great examples with clear explanations.