Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Find Area Under Curve
Scholars examine how to find the area under and between curves using definite integrals. The tutorial consists of practice exercises and examples with solutions.
Curated OER
Integrated Publishing/the Screw
A full and complete discussion of the simple machine called the screw, a modified inclined plane. Many examples and drawings and applications.
Curated OER
Integrated Publishing/the Screw
A full and complete discussion of the simple machine called the screw, a modified inclined plane. Many examples and drawings and applications.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs How to Get a Date for Episode
Students will learn how to estimate time of death by using a lab that models carbon dating and radioactive decay. Activity pages complete with calculator keystroke instructions and screenprints are included in this lesson plan based on...
US Department of Education
Nces: Technology in Schools Assessing Technology
This guide was written by the National Forum on Education Statistics under NCES's Cooperative Education Statistics System. Directed toward state and local education agencies, it describes how to measure technology use by examining...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Building an Electromagnet
Student teams investigate the properties of electromagnets. They create their own small electromagnet and experiment with ways to change its strength to pick up more paper clips. Students learn about ways that engineers use...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Vector Voyage!
In this activity, students will use vector analysis to understand the concept of dead reckoning. Students will use vectors to plot their course based on a time and speed. They will then correct the positions with vectors representing...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: Chances Are Talking Probability (Pdf) [Pdf]
An introductory lesson in probability for students in grades three to five. The concepts presented in this lesson are interwoven, over time, into a current unit of study. Students examine closely the "language" of probability as used in...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Much Heat Will It Hold?
Students relate thermal energy to heat capacity by comparing the heat capacities of different materials and graphing the change in temperature over time for a specific material. Students learn why heat capacity is an important property...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Where Am I: Navigation and Satellites
How do we know where we are? In this lesson, students explore the concept of triangulation that is used in navigation satellites and global positioning systems designed by engineers. Also, students learn how these technologies can help...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Spin Me a Story
In a spin-off to studying about angular momentum, students use basic methods of comparative mythology to consider why spinning and weaving are common motifs in creation myths and folktales. Note: The literacy activities for the Mechanics...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Swinging on a String
Students explore how pendulums work and why they are useful in everyday applications. In a hands-on activity, they experiment with string length, pendulum weight and angle of release. In an associated literacy activity, students explore...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Force Due to Liquid Pressure
Examples are provided to demonstrate how integrals are used to determine the amount of force liquid produces. The solutions are included, but hidden so students can work the problem independently.
Other
Advanced Technologies: Infrared Thermographic Inspections
The home page of Advanced Integrated Technologies, a company which specializes in thermographic technologies. Several pages are available which explain infrared thermography and discuss its benefits and applications.
Curated OER
Integrated Publishing: Efficiency and Calculating Power
Explains how much power is needed to accomplish a task in a specific time. Uses efficiency and power to find the power rating of a motor for a specific application.
Curated OER
Integrated Publishing: Efficiency and Calculating Power
Explains how much power is needed to accomplish a task in a specific time. Uses efficiency and power to find the power rating of a motor for a specific application.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability: What Is It?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the probability that events will occur. Integration of video and graphic arts used to get kids interested in the activity. Practical applications to everyday situations, math...