Rice University
Precalculus
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
PHET
Vector Addition
Model vector addition graphically. A simple interactive has users add vectors and adjust the lengths and angles of the vectors. The interactive automatically updates the magnitude, angle, and components of the sum.
CK-12 Foundation
Vector Sum and Difference: The Country of Dreams
Find your way around using vectors. Scholars use an interactive to learn about vector addition. They answer a set of questions about modeling a route on a map using vectors.
CK-12 Foundation
Vector Addition
View vector addition with a greater magnitude. The interactive provides learners with the opportunity to determine the magnitude of vectors and their resultant vectors when added. Pupils investigate the relationship between the...
CK-12 Foundation
Operations with Vectors: GPS Device
Determine the distance between two hikers using vectors. Pupils use an interactive to develop the formula to find the distance between two points knowing their relationship to a third point. Learners use the formula to calculate the...
Mathed Up!
Vectors
Young mathematicians connect vectors to geometric shapes by watching a video that expresses vectors in relation to the sides of geometric figures. They then apply what they learned by completing a worksheet of practice questions.
Curated OER
Vectors
Represent motion with arrows and call them vectors! The lesson is a presentation that models the mathematics involved when determining a resultant vector. It addrssses motions that are parallel, perpendicular, and a combination of both.
Curated OER
NUMB3RS Activity: Where’s the Source? Episode: “Undercurrents”
Several real-world problems are posed as a way to learn about vector fields in order to make some predictions after analyzing the data. The main problem comes from the tv show NUMB3RS and is based on solving a crime where a body has...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Vector Components Model
An interactive java applet model allows students to explore vectors. Students can practice finding the direction and magnitude of a vector given its x and y-components as well as practice finding the x and y-components given a vector's...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Vector Addition
Learn how to add vectors. Drag vectors onto a graph, change their length and angle, and sum them together. The magnitude, angle, and components of each vector can be displayed in several formats.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Vector Addition
Learn how to add vectors. Drag vectors onto a graph, change their length and angle, and sum them together. The magnitude, angle, and components of each vector can be displayed in several formats.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Vectors and Points
Definition and description of vectors. Diagram included. This site only covers the most basic aspects of vectors.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Define and distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and Assign a coordinate system for a scenario involving one-dimensional motion.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
By the end of this section, you will be able to understand the rules of vector addition, subtraction, and multiplication and to apply graphical methods of vector addition and subtraction to determine the displacement of moving objects.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Vectors
Explore the world of vectors, by finding answers to questions like what are vectors, what are scalars, what is the difference between scalar and vectors, the magnitude of a vector, operations on vectors, and properties of a vector.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Vectors and Vector Addition
This resource provides an introduction to vectors and their additive properties.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Unit Vectors
In this resource unit vectors are defined and examples are given here. Notation is discussed also.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: The Cross Product
This resource provides a definition and demonstration of the cross product.
University of Nebraska
A Vector Connecting Two Points
This page explains the properties and formulas resulting from forming a vector from two points on a three dimensional plane.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Applications of Trigonometry
Dr. Math answers a word problem involving the use of vectors.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Polygons and Vectors
Students understand the concepts of vectors and their resultant. They get acquainted with the parallelogram law of vector addition.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Visualizing Vectors
In this activity, students use the CellSheet Application to graph vectors. They also learn to find the sum of two vectors.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Understanding Vectors Vector Addition
By participating in a group activity, students will learn how to add force vectors. They will see the significance of direction when adding vector quantities.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Vectores en El Espacio
In this unit you will be manipulate vectors in graphical form and reinforce your understanding of vectors with these interactive activities.