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Critical Points
Students identify critical points on a graph. In this calculus instructional activity, students graph their equations on the TI calculator. They zoom in and out to identify the critical points.
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Roller Coaster Robot
Learners calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson plan, students use Riemann sums to find and approximate the area under a curve. They use the derivative and differential equations to solve.
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Graph Of The Derivative
Young scholars engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with defining and drawing the graph of a derivative. The instructional activity includes a definition and examples to lead them away from any misconceptions. They graph...
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Lesson #67 Relative Extrema
Students test for relative extrema. In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the relative extrema of a function and sketch the curve from the given information without the use of a calculator.
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Karl's Calculus Tutor: Applications of Derivatives
This detailed site provides five web pages devoted to the various applications of derivatives. Content includes several examples and learning exercises.