Through two lessons and five activities, students explore the structure and function of cell membranes. Specific transport functions, including active and passive transport, are presented. In the legacy cycle tradition, students are...

Students are introduced to the respiratory system, the lungs and air. They learn about how the lungs and diaphragm work, how air pollution affects lungs and respiratory functions, some widespread respiratory problems, and how engineers...

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

Students learn about the form and function of the human heart through the dissection of sheep hearts. They learn about the different parts of the heart and are able to identify the anatomical structures and compare them to the all of the...

Students become familiar with the Engineering Design Process as they design and build prototypes for a chair. The miniature chair must be sturdy and functional enough to hold a wooden, hinged artist model or floppy stuffed animal.

To gain a better understanding of the roles and functions of components of the human respiratory system and our need for clean air, students construct model lungs that include a diaphragm and chest cavity. They see how air moving in and...

Students continue their exploration of the human senses and their engineering counterparts, focusing on the auditory sense. Working in small groups, students design, create and run programs to control the motion of LEGO TaskBots. By...

Students are introduced to various types of energy with a focus on thermal energy and types of heat transfer as they are challenged to design a better travel thermos that is cost efficient, aesthetically pleasing and meets the design...

This unit focuses on teaching students about the many aspects of biomedical engineering (BME). Students will see that it is a broad field that relies on concepts from each of the other disciplines of engineering. They will also begin to...

In this unit, students learn about the form and function of the human heart through lecture, research and dissection. Following the steps of the Legacy Cycle, students brainstorm, research, design and present viable solutions to various...

Students examine the structure and function of the human eye, learning some amazing features about our eyes, which provide us with sight and an understanding of our surroundings. Students also learn about some common eye problems and the...

Students learn about the form and function of the human heart through lecture, research and dissection. They brainstorm ideas that pertain to various heart conditions and organize these ideas into categories that help them research...

Having trouble integrating those tough functions? Try using Trigonometric Substitution. This lesson demonstrates the process and allows for you to practice using the examples provided.

The integrals of exponential functions are found in these examples and exercises. Students have and opportunity to solve the problems prior to seeing the solutions.

The topic summary outlines functions of several variables. Some topics reviewed are partial derivatives, double integrals, real-valued function, and three-dimensional space. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.

The tutorial investigates applications of integrals. Topics discussed are average function value, area between two curves, volumes of solids of revolution, and work. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are...

The resource examines applications of integration. Topics investigated are arc length, surface area, center of mass, hydrostatic pressure, and probability density functions. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions...

This math tutorial shows the relationship of a slope to a straight line and how to write equations in point-slope or slope-intercept form.

This site compares the graphs of three quadratic functions, and explains how certain characteristics of the graph relate to properties of the equations and their solutions. Contains practice problems, including real-world examples.

Students look at the components of cells and their functions. The lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each part of the cell performs a specific function that is vital for the cell's survival....

Students learn about the anatomy of the ear and how the ears work as a sound sensor. Ear anatomy parts and structures are explained in detail, as well as how sound is transmitted mechanically and then electrically through them to the...

This tutorial provides detailed overviews of the concepts and theorems associated with calculus. The number to the right of the topic indicates how many sites MathWorld has pertaining to the topic. "Funnel your way down the chain" to...

College professor Dan Bach offers a review of the calculus concepts of integrals and vectors. Examples and animated graphs are provided.

In this activity, students explore the connection between an accumulation function, one defined by a definite integral, and the integrand. They also discover that the derivative of the accumulator is the integrand.