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High school precalculus laboratories for Microsoft Word
Vector Treasure Hunt
This activity is designed to teach the students about displacement vectors. There are three parts in four pages. In part II of the lab students make a hunt for other students to follow based on vectors. The next day, students go out, follow the directions and find the "treasure". Very fun activity that teaches the students the basics of vectors. Appropriate for grades 7-12 with an emphasis on beginning physics students.
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7th - 12th
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Vectors and parametric equations using stomp rockets
Using a toy called a stomp rocket which can be purchased fairly inexpensively online or at Toys R Us. I created this lab for my students in PreCalculus. My husband has also used it with Physics.
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10th - 12th
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Maximizing Volume: Cubic Functions (popcorn lab)
Student will create boxes from graph paper. Their goal is to make a bog with the biggest volume possible. They will then determine an equation representing the volume of a box. They'll use a graphing calculator to determine the maximum volume and height of the box as well as the domain and range. at the end of the activity they will determine how many pieces of popcorn could fit in their box. the teacher will then give them popcorn to snack on. This activity is a HIT! especially with those
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10th - 12th
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Polynomial Functions Exploration (PrBL PBL Activity)
This lab is designed to 1) introduce the relationship between a function rule, written in intercept form, and the zeros on a graph for all polynomial functions & introduce the concept of end behavior 2) allow students an opportunity to review multiplying polynomials and plotting coordinates precisely by hand. My students were lacking a strong Algebra 2 foundation so I designed this lab for them to raise them up to Pre-Calculus concepts (polynomial behaviors based on the way the function rule
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Polynomial Functions Resource Bundle (PrBL PBL Unit)
Derivative of the Sine Cosine Exponential and Natural Log functions (Editable)
To help my students see the connection between the sine, cosine, exponential, and natural log graph and their derivatives, I have them use the TI calculators to compute the derivatives. For the sine and cosine, they graph the derivatives directly on the graph; for the other functions, they use a table to verify their derivatives.
I use it within cooperative groups, and I circulate to make sure they are getting the purpose of the questions.
The file includes spiral review problems.
This works
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10th - 12th
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Using Excel for Arithmetic and Geometric Series (Editable)
I think use of technology of the mathematics classroom should be based on tools that people actually use in the real world, and I think that a spreadsheet is one of the most powerful tools I can teach my students to use.
This worksheet is best used right after students have mastered arithmetic and geometric sequences, as it extends what they've done.
I use an earlier activity/worksheet (Introduction to Excel) before I use this one. Once they've gained familiarity with how Excel works, I have
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10th - 12th
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Introduction to Excel - use after arithmetic and geometric sequences (Editable)
I think use of technology of the mathematics classroom should be based on tools that people actually use in the real world, and I think that a spreadsheet is one of the most powerful tools I can teach my students to use.
This worksheet is best used right after students have mastered arithmetic and geometric sequences, as it extends what they've done.
It has them use formulas, the median and average functions, and then it has them write a spreadsheet for the quadratic formula, which is tough fo
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10th - 12th
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Radian Lab --> Unit Circle
Students use circular objects and string to derive the circumference formula and therefore define what a "radian" is. Students finish by finding a formula for conversion between radians and degrees and complete the Unit Circle in radians.
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6th - 12th
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Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Calculator Lab
Once students have learned how to apply the properties of logarithms and exponents to solve equations, they can use this lab to learn how to verify their answer using the graphing calculator intersect function. Step-by-step instructions are provided using one example, and further examples are provided. Students may work together or independently.
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10th - 12th
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Piecewise Function Fun
This one-day lesson is good for early exploration of the piecewise function and how to obtain the graph of a piecewise function. Concepts such as domain and range and function notation are strengthened or assessed depending upon the learner. It is an activity which leads the learner step-by-step with group work possible and concludes with a whole-class discussion summary.
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10th - 12th
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