Curated OER
Velocity Effects Problem Set
High schoolers, after reading an explanation on lift from a NASA Web-based textbook and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below, use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between velocity and lift.
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Aircraft Trajectory Problem Set
High schoolers read text from a NASA Web-based textbook then demonstrate an understanding of the text by using it to complete an activity on aircraft trajectories.
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Pitot Tube Problem Set
Students read a NASA Web-based text and use its information to complete an activity which uses a pitot tube to calculate the speed of an airplane.
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Vectors in Relative Velocities Problem Set
Pupils, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of vector addition and the text by applying them to the determination of vector components and relative velocities.
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Aircraft Trajectory Problem Set
Learners, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to the calculation of speed, distance, acceleration, and time in simple aircraft motion.
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Mass & Velocity Effect
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to complete the activity to fulfill the specifications of a given airfoil and then plot and interpret graphs.
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Wing Specifications
Ninth graders use FoilSim to fulfill the specifications of a given airfoil (wing) and plot and interpret graphs.
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Global Water Cycle & Heat Flow
Students experiment to discover how different variables affect the water cycle. They do hat flow experiments and construct a computer heat flow model.
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Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers
Pupils work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
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Gravitational Factors
Students identify the forces that affect the weight of an object. In groups, they determine the proper math model which can demonstrate the attraction between two objects based on gravity. They discuss the relationship between the weight...
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Fractions Decimals and Percents
Seventh graders use Microsoft Excel to examine fractions, percents and decimals. Using the data, they draw fractions and use graphs to discover all three are the same only represented in a different way. They use the internet to complete...
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M&M Exponential Activity
Students create a scatter plot of their experimental data. In this algebra lesson, students use M&M's to determine an algebraic model. They discuss results in class.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
Given a system of up to three linear equations, the student will solve the system using matrices with technology.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving quadratic equations using square roots.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Use Graphs to Solve Quadratic Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use graphs to solve quadratic equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Use Graphs to Solve Quadratic Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determine the number of solutions to a quadratic equation and find such solutions by graphing.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teaching Tips: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (1St Grade)
Use these teaching tips from the PBS Kids Lab to help children make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equations, use addition and subtraction within 20 to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices and Technology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator and matrices to solve a system of equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Identification of Quadratic Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understanding the equations of parabolas
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Imaginary Numbers? What Do You Mean Imaginary?
Is it any wonder that young scholars are suspicious? We lead, sometimes drag, them through Algebra I insisting they must follow the order of operations. We make them learn the "hard way" of doing an assignment one day only to show them...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Identification of Quadratic Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers fitting a data set to a quadratic equation.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: A Collection of Secondary Math Units
Teachers of grades 9-12 can explore these seven math units for their classes. Data collection and analysis, problem solving with spreadsheets, and linear transformation are just a few of the topics covered here.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply quadratic factoring techniques to solve real-world problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphing Calculator to Graph Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to use a graphing calculator to graph quadratic equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, and attempt practice problems.