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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The "Limit" Infinity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of infinite limits. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Instantaneous Velocity and Related Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains instantaneous velocity and how to solve related rates problems by using implicit differentiation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivative of exponential and logarithmic functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Simplifying Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains simplifying radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Similarities Between Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. Next is a table listing cell organelles and stating whether each is present or absent in a plant or animal cell....
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Derivative

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of derivative from the definition. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Applications of Maximum and Minimum Values

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve applied max/min problems using the first derivative. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Evaluating E

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the limit definition of the transcendental number e. There are several different approaches used to find the value. Point this site out to students who have been absent or who need...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Inverse Trig Fx

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivatives of the six inverse trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Trig. Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivative of each of the six trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: More Rules for Derivatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quotient rule, implicit differentiation, and derivatives of inverse functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Chain Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the chain rule for derivatives of composite functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Rules for Derivatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many rules for derivatives and proves or derives them. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Building a Phylogenetic Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the logic behind phylogenetic trees. Learn how to build a tree using data about features that are present or absent in a group of organisms.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Did I Miss Anything?

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem shares a teacher's response to a child who wants to know if he missed anything after a day's absence from class.
Handout
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Apostrophe

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Apostrophe" including a definition, examples, and a discussion of the differences between "apostrophe" and an "authorial instrusion."
Primary
Eserver

E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 98

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 98.
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Eastern Mole

For Students 4th - 8th
Eastern Moles have the widest distribution of any North American mole and are common throughout most of the eastern United States where soils are favorable. They prefer moist loamy or sandy soils and are scarce or absent in heavy clay,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: House Vote on the Tariff Bill, April 22, 1828

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the Tariff Bill of 1828 during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The map is keyed to show the areas of votes for, against, or non-votes on the bill, and the for or...
Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Absolute Entropies

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and entropy. The subject, absolute entropies, is discussed in addition to the third law of thermodynamics, phase...

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