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Tonya Skinner: The Wide World of Applets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This page give a nice definition of Java applets and two examples of an applet. Download the files and try it yourself!
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about physics by having fun with the interactive Java applets at this site.
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University of Arkansas: Kinetic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
A little background and a great Java applet that allows you to see the distribution of particles by their velocity.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Normal Probabilities Applet #2

For Students 9th - 10th
This Applet allows the user to grab and drag the ends of the included region below the standard normal curve to the appropriate places needed. The user directly experiences the connection between the shaded area under the curve and the...
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Multiplicative Process Program

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics resource uses a downloadable java applet to simulate the outcome of a product of random numbers. Examples of multiplicative processes include the distributions of incomes and rainfall.
Interactive
Davidson College

Davidson College: Molecular Orbitals of Tetraamminecopper(ii)

For Students 9th - 10th
A Java applet displays the Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for the Tetraamminecopper(II) ion. When an orbital in the diagram is clicked on, the isosurface is shown.
Interactive
Davidson College

Davidson College: Molecular Orbitals of Ammonia

For Students 9th - 10th
A Java applet shows a molecular orbital representation of ammonia. When an orbital in the diagram is clicked on, the isosurface is shown. The orbitals for other molecules can be accessed through links at the bottom of the page.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Paper Folding Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is a lesson plan of paper folding as a method of proof. A Java applet version of the activity can be accessed, giving the actual lengths and angle sizes.
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Davidson College

Davidson College: Molecular Orbitals of Diamminesilver(i)

For Students 9th - 10th
A Java applet displays the Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for the Diamminesilver(I) ion. When an orbital in the diagram is clicked on, the isosurface is shown.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Ac Generator Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Molecular Expressions at Florida State University offers a java applet to show the a working AC generator.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Torus Math: Spherical Geometry Demo

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A java applet on this site illustrates the principles or spherical geometry.
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Other

Simple Ac Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
A general overview of simple AC circuits. Included is a Java applet that lets you change components from a resistor, to a capacitor or coil.
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Other

Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Circles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice renaming fractions in higher terms using circle fractions, in this Java applet interactive game. A simple activity for most. However, if you get stuck, see the detailed, directions and examples that are included.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tangent Circles and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. The two circles are tangent to one another at point A. Their diameters are parallel. Prove that points A, D and F are co-linear. You'll also learn how to create an...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Circles, Tangent Lines and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. The semicircle has two tangent lines that meet at point T. You need to prove that a line drawn from A to T bisects CD. You'll also learn how to create an interactive...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Triangle Explorer

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students explore the nature of triangles and their area. An applet and instructor resources are included. [Requires Java.]