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I Feel The Need For Speed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concepts of speed, velocity, acceleration and inertia. In groups, they use the internet to research rollercoasters found in the United States and calculate their acceleration rates. They use the...
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Sum of an Infinite Series

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this word problem activity, students solve one sum of an infinite/rate problem.  The rate problem is solvable in two ways.  The easiest approach is provided.
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Solar Speed

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform unit conversion. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the distance and speed of a solar car. They graph their result as speed versus distance and analyze it.
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Cannonball

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the speed, motion and distance of a projectile. In this geometry lesson, students obtain measurements while calculating velocity. They graph their results and make predictions.
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Average and Instantaneous Velocity

For Students Higher Ed
In this velocity worksheet, students determine the average velocity for a trip, graph the distance traveled as a function of time, estimate the slope and identify the instantaneous rate of change of the function. This two-page worksheet...
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Forces and Motion-The Downhill Racer

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners calculate a toy car's velocity and acceleration. In this force and motion lesson, students build ramps and attach a dropper to a toy car, which is released down the ramp. Learners calculate and graph velocity and acceleration...
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Integration

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, learners simplify integrals and solve problems that involve related rates and maximum and minimums.  The one page worksheet contains twenty-three problems.  Solutions are not provided. 
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Worksheet 19 Fall 1995

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Students evaluate the equations that each variable is a function of time. They differentiate each expression with a comparison to the variable of t.
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Calculating Speed

For Students 9th - 12th
In this speed learning exercise, students calculate the average speed of an object or the distance an object travels at a certain speed in 11 word problems.
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Direct and Inverse Variation

For Students 9th
In this direct and inverse variation worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various situations in variations. First, they find the constant of proportionality when given each variable measure. Then, students...
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Orthodontist

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers solve a word problem involving rate, time, and distance.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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Vectors: How Much Force Can You Apply

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This lesson entails the viewing of two videos to get an overview of force and its application. The lesson covers how vectors use force in real-world situations.
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Formula for Fitness

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Many youngsters don't understand that fitness is a life-long endeavor, and that it really pays off to be healthy. Use a spreadsheet to document progress in a fitness plan to see if there really in a benefit to running and exercise. Adapt...
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Discovering Different Types of Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Graph polynomials and identify the end behavior of each polynomial function. The class differentiates between linear, quadratic, and other polynomial equations.
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Faster speed-Shorter Time

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the inverse variation, and speed given the formulas. In this algebra lesson, students investigate properties of conics, focusing on the hyperbola. They identify the distance between the directrix and other parts of the...
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Time Trials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate speed, time and distance. In this algebra instructional activity, students utilize their knowledge of linear equations to solve problems related to time, speed and distance. This assignment is hands on using two toy...
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Rates in Linear Mechanical Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine factors that control rates in mechanical system. They identify units associated with speed, calculate speed of moving object, identify units associated with acceleration, and calculate acceleration of moving object.
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The Distance Between Us and Them: Sea Floor Spreading in the Atlantic Ocean

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how geologists determine rates of sea floor spreading between two tectonic plates. They apply mathematical concepts such as the calculation and use of velocities and conversion from one set of units to another.
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Hang Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use the equation to calculate the vertical distance an object fall during 1 second in 1/10 second increments. (The acceleration due to gravity on the Earth=a= 9.8 m/s2) Using a graphing calculator, students plot the path of a...
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How Far And How Long Will It Take

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students use a ruler to determine length and then fit the unit to a scale in miles. This unit will also give a geological awareness of altitude and the difference it makes in travel time. The travel time with Mapquest will obviously be...
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Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6

For Students 6th Standards
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
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Mathed Up!

Compound Measures

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Compounding is dividing units. Pupils practice using compound measures such as units for speed and density to solve problems that range from straightforward speed problems to those requiring conversions. The last few items challenge...
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Under the Dome

The Fastest

For Students 7th Standards
The cheetah is faster than Bolt. Class members watch a video of a cheetah and Usain Bolt run at record breaking speeds. The pupils come up with questions about the video. When asked, the teacher provides information relative to the...
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Introduction to Real Air Traffic Control—Problem Set A

For Teachers 5th - 9th Standards
Understand what it takes to control planes safely. The first lesson in a series of six introduces the class to the air traffic control situation. The pupils develop their understanding of units used in air travel, then learn how to read...

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