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Worksheet #3, Derivative Rates, Percent Rate of Change, Chain Rule

For Students 10th - 11th
In this calculus worksheet, students answer compute the distance of an object from a given point after t seconds when given the formula. They use the chain rule to answer 2 questions. Students compute the derivatives and sketch a graph...
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Traffic Problem- Solved Using Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate algebra to real life scenario. In this algebra lesson, students design a plan to help traffic flow smoothly using velocity and speed. This assignment is done using Microsoft Excel.
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Route Reconstruction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers trace sailing route of Spanish and Portuguese exploration ships. They calculate and compare distances that different explorers traveled. Students calculate how long it would take to travel an explorer's route using...
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Kepler's Second Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers gain an understanding of Kepler's 2nd law--that planets (and satellites) move fastest at their closest approach to the center of attraction, and slow down when far away. They explore the concepts of "potential energy" and...
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Running with Momentum

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students discuss the conservation of momentum in a collision between two bumper cars and an explosion between a bullet and the rifle's kickback, as well as collisions occurring in 2 dimensions and how they are all expressed mathematically.
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Earth's Orbit Lesson

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders devise a computational model to explore how the orbit of the Earth might change if its velocity were different. Using accurately recorded data, 10th graders defend a scientific argument.
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Numerical Determination of Drag Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create a video of an object falling with a drag. In this physics lesson, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.
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How Do Things Fall?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students observe falling objects. They discover the rate of falling is based on air resistance and not the weight of the objects. They discuss how engineers use this type of information to design aerodynamic shapes.
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Mechanics Aren't Just for Cars

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the correct mechanics of throwing. They work in peer groups to demonstrate proper throwing form and critique each other's performance.
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Hectic Hurricanes!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine what they know about hurricane formation. They experiment to explain hurricane formation and track a hurricane that forms in the Caribbean Islands.
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Blowing in the Wind

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners identify and interpret maps, graphs, charts, tables and political cartoons. Students identify what a compass rose is and review its meaning in relation to standard directions. Learners design their own weathervanes. Students...
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Straight Line Motion

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare/contrast and interpret data concerning different objects straight line motion. They observe several round or spherical objects of various materials and sizes. Students make predictions, observe and collect data...
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Newton's Second Law of Motion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Newton's second law of motion and verify it.  In this force and motion lesson plan students complete a lab activity and collect data, analyze it and graph it. 
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You Really "Affect" Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the effects of variables. They view a video which introduces the concepts, take part in an internet-based activity, then engage in a hands-on activity which allows them to practice what they have been studying.
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Technology for Studying Comets

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design an Aerogel model to capture clay particles. In this space science lesson, students discover what happens to comets as they hit a surface. They explain how the Aerogel technology would help scientists study comets better.
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Finding the Acceleration Due to Gravity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate acceleration due to gravity.
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Planet Impact

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars use their knowledge to crash a comet into Jupiter or make a comet fly past the planet without colliding with it.
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Centripetal Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers experiment to show the components that dictate centripetal force in an object. They observe how the object moves in a circular path around a central point.
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Worksheet 14

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students analyze a path around a circle. The interval is defined. Students sketch a graph of a given parametric curve. Five application problems give students practice using these concepts in real life situations.
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Third Grade Science Multiple Choice Practice

For Students 3rd
In this 3rd grade science worksheet, 3rd graders complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions related to grade 3 concepts. An answer key is given.
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Space Math Differentiation-"Ch..Ch..Ch..Changes"

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this differentiation in space math worksheet, students use 6 different equations to solve 6 problems that involve differentiation related to astrophysics.
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The Bee Problem

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance flown before the impact of the two objects occurs. An answer key is provided.
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Rocket Angles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create rockets that be launched at varying angles to determine which angle is best to launch at for the longest distance.
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Magnetic Levitation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars conduct a series of experiments on magnetic levitation. In this physics lesson, students discover how Maglev trains operate. They explain how magnetism make even simple objects levitate.

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