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University of Athens: Distribution Diagrams of Polyprotic Acids
The derivation of the alpha-function of a polyprotic acid is given. Includes applet that requires Java plug-in. Also available in Greek.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Calorimetry 1 Enthalpy of Formation of Mg O
In this lab experiment students are asked to determine the standard molar enthalpy of formation of magnesium oxide, MgO. Students are asked to use Hess's Law and the enthalpy changes of several other solution reactions during this...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tangent Circles and Triangles
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. The two circles are tangent to one another at point A. Their diameters are parallel. Prove that points A, D and F are co-linear. You'll also learn how to create an...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Circles, Tangent Lines and Triangles
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. The semicircle has two tangent lines that meet at point T. You need to prove that a line drawn from A to T bisects CD. You'll also learn how to create an interactive...
Curated OER
Csu: Model of Basic Otto Cycle
This site from the Colorado State University discusses the Otto cycle of a car engine. Includes a highly mathematical treatment of the efficiency of such engines. Includes a link to a java applet investigating the efficiency of such...
Curated OER
Webmath.com: Graph a Line
WebMath.com offers a java applet that allows you to input the slope of a line and a point on the line and gives you the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line with the given slope that passes through the point. It also includes a...
Curated OER
Web Math: Graph a Circle
WebMath offers a java applet that allows you to input information about a circle, in one of four forms, and gies you the graph of the circle.
University of California
Ucla: Complex Plane
This site from UCLA provides great information on the complex plane. The main feature of the site is an applet that illustrates the complex plane. It is a great learning tool in dealing with the features of the complex plane.
University of Oregon
Magnet Lab: University of Oregon Virtual Laboratory
The collection of interactive physics applets offered by the University of Oregon is an excellent resource for students. The applets are grouped in broad subject areas including astrophysics, energy and environment, mechanics and...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Triangle Explorer
Students explore the nature of triangles and their area. An applet and instructor resources are included. [Requires Java.]
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Triangle Explorer
This applet gives you practice finding the area of a triangle. Great place for students to "discover" how you find the area of a triangle. Directions are just a click away. [Requires Java.]
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Freidenthal Instituut: Guess the View
Students are given a 3-D view of an object and then given a 2-D view of the object. Students must choose which of 6 views is being displayed from a list. This applet consists of 20 practice problems. [Requires Java.]
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3 D Object Viewer
Students can use this applet to explore different 3-D objects. Different objects can be chosen, rotated, and viewed from a variety of sides. [Requires Java.]
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Coloring 3 D Sides
Students use the colored portion of the 2-D drawings to color the correct face of the 3-D model. This applet consists of 20 problems. [Requires Java.]
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Coloring 2 D Sides
Learners use the colored portion of the 3-D object to color the correct side of the 2-D drawing. This applet consists of 20 problems. [Requires Java.]
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Simulating the Effect of Sample Size on Sampling Distribution of the Mean
Using a Java simulation tool, young scholars investigate how sample size is related to the amount of variability one sees in the sampling distribution of the mean. Increasing the sample size decreases the variability. Students are...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Scale Factor
The interactive applet allows learners to explore the relationships between side length, area, and perimeter. Students see how changes in the scale factor influence the ratio of areas and perimeters. [Requires Java.]
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Volume of a Cube
"The volume of a cube can be developed by considering unit cubes, a single row (longs) of unit cubes or a single layer (flats) of cubes using this applet." This easy software makes it possible to easily construct a cube and take it...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Mars Earth Orbit Computer Activity
Students will use this applet to form and test hypothesis of what the orbit of Mars will look like relative to Earth. [Requires Java.]
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Reflection Across a Line
Reflect any point, line segment, triangle, or any other figure over one or two lines using this dynamic applet. Points and lines are entered by point-and-click rather than by typing equations or ordered pairs. A very neat exercise to...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Rotation Symmetry of Geometric Shapes
An applet is used to explore the rotation symmetry of geometric shapes. [Requires Java.]
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Shape Explorer: Area and Perimeter
An applet activity that provides an exercise in working with perimeter and area of 2D objects. The user is given a random figure and allowed to enter a value for the area and perimeter. Use the "How" and the "Why" button to assist you....
Curated OER
Polynucleotide
A good site that begins with the background and branches into the structure, function and applications of technology. This version of the page requires Java, and should open some applets that allow you to see the structures in 3-D.
Curated OER
Adenosine
A good site that begins with the background and branches into the structure, function and applications of technology. This version of the page requires Java, and should open some applets that allow you to see the structures in 3-D.