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Epsilon-Delta Window Challenge
High schoolers graph functions and analyze them. In this calculus lesson, students define limit formally using Epsilon-Delta. They use the TI to graph the function and analyze it.
Alabama Learning Exchange
I'm Lovin' It: Finding Area Between Curves
Students explore the concept of finding the area between two curves. In this finding the area between two curves instructional activity, students model the logos of McDonalds, Nike, and Motorola on grid paper. Students find functions to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Technology for Displaying Trigonometric Graph Behavior: Sine and Cosine
Young scholars explore the concept of sine and cosine. In this sine and cosine lesson, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions. Young scholars examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent function shift...
Curated OER
Lesson 2: The Tired King
Students are introduced to the three functions of government (legislative, judicial, and executive). They read and discuss a story about an overworked king who must handle all the tasks of government. Students give a description of the...
Curated OER
Riemann Sums
Mathematicians use their calculators to investigate Riemann sums. Your learners will explore the relationship between the limit of two Riemann sums and the definite integral of the function.
Curated OER
Designing an Underwater Habitat for Humans
Students consider the limitations of deep water oceanography and design an underwater habitat to support scientists while they complete long term studies under the ocean. In this engineering lesson plan, students are introduced to the...
Curated OER
Andrea Zittel
Students examine the themes of isolation and simplicity in Andrea Zittel's art. They discuss what is necessary and sufficient on a month-long island stay and design functional and artistic items with Zittel's philosophy in mind.
Curated OER
Introduction to Tangent Lines using the TI-Nspire
Learners make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra lesson plan, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.
Curated OER
Please the Trees, But Not These, Please!
Students study trees. In this forestry lesson, students complete a variety of activities where they learn the basic parts of a tree and their functions.
Curated OER
Derivatives
For this calculus worksheet, high schoolers take the derivative of functions and identify the instantaneous rata of change. There are 20 questions.
Curated OER
Stomata: Microscopic Openings that Let Plants Breathe
Students participate in a lab experiment to observe and measure the opening and closing of stomata. They focus on photoperiod, locate and identify stomata on a leaf and explain the role of stomata in the daily functioning of a plant.
Curated OER
Resistors
In this resistors worksheet, learners answer 11 questions about resistors, their functions, symbols used to represent them, and they calculate resistance values.
Curated OER
AP Calculus Exam Prep
Pupils practice sample questions from the AP Calculus Exam. They solve calculus problems involving bounded regions, integration, derivatives, and limits. They then answer free response and multiple choice questions on the above mentioned...
Curated OER
Ratios, Proportions and Percents
Fifth graders complete 3 activities centered around percents. In this ratios, proportions and percents lesson, 5th graders create designs on grid paper that illustrate a variety of percents, solve percent problems mentally, and use...
Curated OER
Calculus Games
In this calculus worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols and calculate the derivative of a function to find the correct solution. There are 20 matching questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Brain Buzz: Effects of Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol and Drugs on Learning
Students understand how the brain functions and how they can promote a healthy lifestyle. In this health lesson students complete several activities including investigating how stimulates affect the brain.
Curated OER
Disappearing Dialogue
Students practice speaking with each other in a functional language. In groups, they discuss James Bond films and brainstorm known facts about the character. After observing a given dialogue, groups of students rearrange phrases to make...
Virginia Department of Education
The Ratio of Surface Area to Volume
Demonstrate the ratio of surface area to volume in your high school class by using phenolphthalein, gelatin, and an onion. Intrigue the class by leading a discussion on osmosis and diffusion, then making "scientific jello." Participants...
University of Minnesota
Virtual Neurons
It's electric! Young anatomists use Virtual Neurons software to build, control, and analyze complex nerve circuits within the body. Colorful and packed with content, class members enjoy interacting with the nervous system at a personal...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Alcohols (16-19)
Propanol is a common alcohol used in hand sanitizers. The many forms and uses of alcohols fill an intriguing lesson. Scholars apply logic to match alcohols, chemical structural formulas, oxidation products, and more in a series of puzzles.
University of Colorado
Patterns and Fingerprints
Human fingerprint patterns are the result of layers of skin growing at different paces, thus causing the layers to pull on each other forming ridges. Here, groups of learners see how patterns and fingerprints assist scientists in a...
K12 Inc.
K12 Periodic Table of the Elements
For anyone learning or teaching chemistry, nothing beats a free and interactive periodic table of the elements. Peruse the elements while learning about atomic number and mass, melting and boiling points, and many other properties of...
Virginia Department of Education
Graphing Linear Equations
Combine linear equations and a little creativity to produce a work of art. Math scholars create a design as they graph a list of linear equations. Their project results in a stained glass window pattern that they color.
Curated OER
The Great Military: Map of Texas
The battle at the Alamo may be one of the most famous military campaigns in Texas history, but it is by no means the only one. As part of their study of the military history of Texas, class members research less-well-known sites, locate...