Curated OER
Gradient Vector Fields
In this gradient vector fields worksheet, students use Maple to examine vector fields. They identify functions which are vector fields. This one-page worksheet contains two multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Open Sets, Limits, Continuity
In this open sets learning exercise, students give characteristics of an open set under given conditions. They graph functions and define limits. This two-page learning exercise contains 3 multi-step problems with explanations.
Curated OER
Plant Science Discussion in the Classroom
Students are introduced to the lesson by showing them leaves from common deciduous trees, such as oak, tulip, hickory, and maple. They describe the different parts of a leaf. Students are asked the following questions: How are the...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Math Library Maple
This site from The Math Forum provides links to sites that relate to solving linear equations by using Maple and other techniques. This site contains on line text books for higer math courses.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Wisconsin's Champion Trees
Environmental Education for Kids offers step-by-step procedures to measure trees. Designed for Wisconsin's Champion Trees, these guidelines can be adopted for use in any state or area.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Maple Syrup Time Activities
These hands-on activities teach students about the many uses of maple trees.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Autumn Leaf Scrapbook
Learn how to examine a deciduous tree and how to identify the various leaves by their shape and color. There is a guide to leaf terminology with helpful accompanying diagrams.
Other
Dcnr: Common Trees of Pennsylvania [Pdf]
A list of common trees in Pennsylvania, as well as specific information on each tree.
Other
Ohio Public Library: What Tree Is It?
An online resource for tree identification by common name, scientific name, leaf, or fruit.