Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dead Body Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve the mystery of dead Mr. Potato Head using physics and algebra. They discuss Newton's Law of cooling as it applies to the mystery scenario involving a cooling baked potato as the "victim". They manipulate algebraic...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Integration of Exponential Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using integration. They solve exponential functions using differentiation formulas. There are 12 problems with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Lesson on the Root Spiral

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create lines and shapes with a compass and a straight edge. In this geometry instructional activity, students investigate square roots, irrational numbers and spirals. They explore nature to see the shapes representing...
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Teach Engineering

Light Intensity Lab

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Let there be light. The last installment of a seven-part series has pupils conduct an experiment on light attenuation through different numbers of transparency sheets. They then relate the results back to how X-rays measure bone density.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Natural Logarithm

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives graphs of logarithmic functions and pays particular attention to base 10 and base e (natural logarithm). The site explains how to change bases, the importance of the natural logarithm in calculus, incorporating the...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Common and Natural Logarithms

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about Common (base 10) and Natural (base ''e'') logarithms. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Common and Natural Logarithms

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students examine Common (base 10) and Natural (base ''e'') logarithms. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Activity
University of California

University of California: Integrals and the Natural Log

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the natural log and its integral. Includes examples.
Handout
University of Virginia

U of Virgina: The Number E and the Exponential Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides an explaination of the number e with equations and examples.
Activity
BBC

Bbc: Higher Bitesize Maths: Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial on logarithm includes topics such as the laws of logarithms, using a calculator to evaluate, and applying logarithms to real world situations. Examples and a practice test are available.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: About "E"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a discussion about e, the base of the natural logarithm. The site contains history of this real number a discussion on the rationality of the number and how to approximate the value of e. The site contains numerous links...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: What Is the Number "E"?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students explore the fundamental theorem of calculus. They apply this theorem to understand the number "e" - the base of the natural logarithm. They also use integration and natural logarithmic function to solve a...
Handout
Cuemath

Cuemath: Euler's Number

For Students 9th - 10th
You will learn about Euler's Number with simulations and practice questions. After this lesson, you will be able to easily solve problems on Euler's number value, Euler's number calculator, Euler's number proof, and Euler's number digit.
Activity
Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel Community College: Math 131: Special Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines base 10 and base e. Students learn about the mathematics concepts through examples with detailed solutions.