Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Going My Way (High School Math)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers solve uniform motion problems using formula d = rt.
Lesson Plan
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Cannonball

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the speed, motion and distance of a projectile. In this geometry lesson, students obtain measurements while calculating velocity. They graph their results and make predictions.
Worksheet
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Euler's Method

For Students Higher Ed
In this Euler's method worksheet, students use Euler's method to determine one-second time intervals in a rate problem. They explore functions to estimate rate changes in small time intervals. This two-page worksheet contains...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Related Robots

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using implicit differentiation. For this calculus lesson, students take the derivative to calculate the rate of change. They observe two robots and draw conclusion from the data collected on the two robots.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applied Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.
Worksheet
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Worksheet 20

For Students 10th - 12th
For this math worksheet, they write down and solve a differential equation governing the motion of an underdamped spring. Then they find the solution to the initial value problem.
Worksheet
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CTBS Vocabulary Practice #4

For Students 9th - 10th
In this vocabulary learning exercise, students find the synonym and antonyms of sixteen words, complete four sentences with the correct word, and find the correct word for two separate sentences. Questions are multiple choice.
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Curated OER

That's a Fine Line You're Walking!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students experiment with Hiker program to practice real world applications of linear functions and develop their understanding of expressions, relationships, and manipulations involved in writing and graphing linear equations in...
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Running With Momentum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the conservation of momentum in a collision between two bumper cars. They are given the equation for momentum. Students then solve problems using the equation for momentum.
Lesson Plan
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Vector Manipulation Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the concept/idea of a vector, what it represents and why they are used. They develop an understanding of what vectors are, how and why they are used.
Lesson Plan
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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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Mathematical Techniques - Basic Graphing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to significant figures and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. In a group, they practice plotting data points from a table to a graph and labeling all axes. They calculate the slope and y-intercept and...
Lesson Plan
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Graphing Your Motion-Day 1

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concepts of motion, velocity and acceleration through graphing their own movement using LoggerPro. They become more familiar with the computer technology. Students explore graphing in real time and graph on...
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Motion Through the Ages

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders conduct internet research to produce a timeline of man's growth in understanding of concepts of motion and planetary motion through history.
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Engineering in a Calculus Classroom

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars solve several differential equations. In this calculus lesson plan, students test their modulus calculation by testing different weights or beam lengths. They share their findings in class.
Worksheet
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Worksheet 21 Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, learners consider a path around the unit circle parameterized by σ on the interval [0, 1] with σ(t) = sin(5πt − π), cos(5πt − π). Then they find the vector.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Speed and Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated examples and interactive practice problems, students examine the difference between speed and velocity.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Practice Calculating Speed & Velocity: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating the speed and velocity of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice Calculating Speed & Velocity."
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Describe Motion With Speed & Velocity Pdf

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable, high-school level worksheet with physics problems which allows students to practice describing motion using speed and velocity.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Practice Calculating Instantaneous Velocity: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating the instantaneous speed and velocity of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice Calculating Instantaneous Velocity."
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Other

Algebra Lab: Word Lesson: Vectors Right Triangles Components and Resultants

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve problems using vectors that involve velocity, speed, direction, and magnitude. Includes examples and practice problems. Click on the buttons under the practice questions to see the solutions.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Experiment Problem in Kinematics: How Much Does It Take to Win the Race?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are presented with two cars that have different constant speeds and that will race each other. They then determine which object will win the race, as well as how much time elapses between the objects crossing the finish line.
Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Velocity Vector in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A program that will randomly move an object from one location to another in three-dimensional space. You must determine the three components of the velocity vector that is created by this movement and also the speed of the object during...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Average Velocity and Speed in One Direction: Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice calculating average velocity and speed from word problems when an object moves in one direction.