Curated OER
Multivariable Calculus: Introduction to Vectors
In this vector learning exercise, students find the length of vectors and the distance between two points. This two-page learning exercise contains examples, definitions, and explanations, as well as two problems.
Curated OER
Science: Vectors
Students solve vector problems and identify the x and y coordinates. They determine if the coordinates are positive, negative, or zero. Students solve problems and convert the x and y coordinates to magnitude and direction.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
In this interactive site, students will begin to understand the rules of vector addition, subtraction, and multiplication and apply graphical methods of vector addition and subtraction to determine the displacement of moving objects.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Direction
A complete lesson/tutorial on vectors. Learn about vector addition, vector resolution, vector components, and resultants. Numerous examples and learning exercises are provided.
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.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Vector
This site from Mathworld.com provides a detailed overview of vectors in algebra, and includes numerous formulas and examples.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Vector Math
This activity checks that you are able to add and subtract vectors, calculate the dot and cross product of vectors, and multiply or divide vectors by scalars.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Describing Motion With Words
This lesson from the Glenbrook South High School gives a nice review and detailed explanation of velocity, speed, distance, displacement, and acceleration. A good introduction to the "language of Kinematics."
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions: Vectors/direction
The emphasis of this unit is to understand some fundamentals about vectors, and to apply the fundamentals in order to understand motion and forces that occur in two dimensions.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Number
Resource defines numbers into two main categories, counting numbers and scalars. It also gives examples of number notation.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Scalars and Vectors
Kids learn about scalars and vectors in the science of physics. Scalars are magnitude only while vectors have magnitude and direction. Examples and differences and how to draw a vector.
Oswego City School District
Oswego City School District: Speed and Velocity
This animated tutorial illustrates distance and displacement to define speed and velocity.