OpenStax
Open Stax: Lydia E. Kavraki: Protein Folding
This module introduces students to the problem of Protein Folding, its importance, and current computational methods used to attack its complexity.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Depreciation
In this activity, students perform computations involving depreciation of assets. They will study methods such as straight line depreciation, sum of the digits method and double declining balance depreciation.
University of Nebraska
Carbon 14 Dating Calendar
Provides a Carbon 14 Dating Calculator to compute the percent of Carbon 14 remaining after a given number of years. Also calculates how many years have elapsed from how much Carbon 14 remains.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Image Representation
This activity explores how images are displayed, based on the pixel as a building block using data compression. The compression method used in this activity is based on the one used in fax machines, for black and white images.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Error Detection
This activity is a magic trick where the demonstrator is "magically" able to figure which one out of dozens of cards has been turned over, using the same methods that computers use to figure out if an error has occurred in data storage.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 401: Ibm and the 1890 Census
Learn about the history of the Ferris wheel in this transcript of a radio broadcast. In this transcript of a radio broadcast, we learn about Herman Hollerith, who invented a method of quickly tabulating information from the 1890 census...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Napier's Bones
Use this one page website to learn how to multiply and divide a "new" way. This method was invented over 400 years ago by John Napier. A detailed explanation is only a click away.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: A Sweet Story
In this Max's Math Adventure, estimate pieces of candy with Max, Ruthie, and Pop. Features include a teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Not So Great Expectations
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson exposes students to the concept of expected values (or expected outcomes). The method for computing the expectation is explained, and then many examples are given for students to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Magic of Vedic Math
There is more than one way to reach a correct answer in mathematics. Vedic math, an ancient Indian method, sidesteps traditional computations in a manner that provides a shortcut, while being fun to use and to learn. Gaurav Tekriwal...
CNN
Cnn Money: Tax Questions Answered
Taxes and the method by which we compute how much we owe is getting more complicated. Tax saving tips are provided. Having a home office and funding an individual retirement account is dicussed.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Tall Is Hagrid?
This activity uses data collection method for young scholars to mathematically compute the height and shoulder width of the character Hagrid from Harry Potter. Students will measure their own heights and shoulder widths to come up with a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Reference: Conditions for Inference on a Proportion
When we want to carry out inferences on one proportion (build a confidence interval or do a significance test), the accuracy of our methods depend on a few conditions. Before doing the actual computations of the interval or test, it's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Reference: Conditions for Inference on a Mean
When we want to carry out inference (build a confidence interval or do a significance test) on a mean, the accuracy of our methods depends on a few conditions. Before doing the actual computations of the interval or test, it's important...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]
Learners learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Dominoes
A set of online dominoes shows you how to work out multiplication problems.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Estimating a Sum by Rounding
Use rounding to estimate the answer to an addition problem in this online game. As you play the game, running totals of correct and incorrect answers and your score are displayed.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Multiplication Overview
Understand the basics of multiplication from this brief overview that contains related vocabulary, symbols, and examples of this operation. Students can practice this skill using the single-digit multiplication games. Both games are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multi Factor Authentication
Find out about the security of the most common form of authentication, multi-factor authentication.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Strong Passwords
Find out how setting up secure passwords help users protect their private information.