Students identify critical points on a graph. In this calculus lesson, students graph their equations on the TI calculator. They zoom in and out to identify the critical points.

Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus activity, students use Riemann sums to find and approximate the area under a curve. They use the derivative and differential equations to solve.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with defining and drawing the graph of a derivative. The lesson includes a definition and examples to lead them away from any misconceptions. They graph derivatives using examples that are...

  Students test for relative extrema.  For 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.  

This detailed site provides five web pages devoted to the various applications of derivatives. Content includes several examples and learning exercises.