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Center for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching

Vectors

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate vectors and learn how to use them. Explore why size and direction, as well as knowing speed and distance, are important components of the vector problems you are trying to solve. This is an extensive lesson which includes six...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Dot Product

For Students 9th - 10th
This math site gives the formula for taking the dot product of two vectors, gives properties of dot products, (commutative, associative, and distributive), how to find the derivative of a dot product. This site has links to several other...
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Unit Plan
University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Unit Vectors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this resource unit vectors are defined and examples are given here. Notation is discussed also.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Unit Vector

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page defines the unit vector, a vector of length one in the same direction as a given vector. (The term "norm" can be interpreted in many cases as "length.") Provides formulas, references, and links.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Vector

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Mathworld.com provides a detailed overview of vectors in algebra, and includes numerous formulas and examples.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Centripetal Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia's site on centripetal force provides a section explaining the difference between centripetal force and centrifugal force. Includes formulas and hyperlinked terms.
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Other

Gobierno De Navarra: Vectores Y Recta

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive figures to learn about vectors.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Unit Vectors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a unit vector in the direction of a given vector. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Unit Vectors and Components

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn how to break down a vector into component vectors and unit vectors.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Vector Magnitude & Normalization

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding how to calculate the length (also known as magnitude) of a vector. Normalizing a vector is also examined.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Unit Vectors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Definition of a unit vector with an illustration.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Unit Vectors From Others

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Description of how to derive the unit vector from a particular vector.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Unit Vectors and Unit Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Description of the unit vector and its relationship to the unit circle.