Frolic through a field of slopes. Learners watch a video describing slope fields and how to create one. Scholars use given slope fields to determine the equation of a tangent line and the possible differential equation. Pupils continue on to practice on their own with the included instructional activity.

Concepts

differential equations, differential calculus, slope, point-slope form, tangent lines

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask the class to determine the shape of the general solution to see if the slope field makes sense

Classroom Considerations

• Fits as the third lesson in a unit of 10 parts
• Requires knowledge of finding the equation of a tangent line at a point

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Contains an embedded app that shows a slope field for any entered differential equation
• Includes answer keys

Cons

• None