Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe a complex path by the use of adding vectors. They comprehend the difference betwee scalar and vector quanitities. Students disucss the naviagation lab. They are explained the procedures for the lab. Students are...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe a complex path by the use of adding vectors. They are explained the procedures and rules of the balloon car race. Students are remined that the summary and answers to the questions are due Monday. They are given the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vector Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore vector addition and subtraction using an online simulation website. For this physics lesson, 12th graders complete a worksheet package during the simulation. They take a mastery quiz after the lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vectors

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students convert vectors from Cartesian notation to Polar notation and vice versa. In this physics lesson, students watch a video and complete the worksheet at the end of the lesson.
Worksheet
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Convolution

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this convolution worksheet, learners solve 8 different problems related to convolution. First, they determine the formulas for eight samples of f and g. Then, students write out the matrix found. In addition, they define the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

More on Least Squares

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this least squares worksheet, learners solve 3 different problems that include determining the least squares of equations. First, they use the data given in the table to write out the normal equations a system of 2 equations in 2...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Matrices and Vectors

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this matrices and vectors worksheet, students solve 9 various types of problems related to forming matrices and vectors. First, they set up each system of equations listed in matrix form using mathematical notation. Then, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Matrix Operations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this matrix operations worksheet, students solve 3 different sets of problems that include matrix operations. They solve each matrices and explain the relation between the computed matrices in each problem. Then, students prove or...
Lesson Plan
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Newton's Third Law

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners describe an everyday situation which demonstrates Newton's Third Law. They state Newton's Third Law;"Every action has an equal and opposite re-action, or every force has an equal and opposite force" in their own words. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Running With Momentum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the conservation of momentum in a collision between two bumper cars. They are given the equation for momentum. Students then solve problems using the equation for momentum.
Lesson Plan
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Hang Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students simulate the motion of a fly ball with different winds. They use a partner to provide the simulated wind. Students draw a baseball diamond and the field on a piece of paper. They drag the pen across the paper to show the path of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Independence, Bases and Coordinate Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define vocabulary related to vectors and investigate vector problems. In this math instructional activity, students define basis and explore plotting vectors in correlation to their basis. Plotting polynomials facilitates...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus Worksheet 8.3

For Students 10th - 12th
In the precalculus worksheet, students compute vectors and angle directions from given equations. They read and interpret information from three word problems to determine direction, speed, and the velocity vector in navigation problems.
Lesson Plan
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Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe motion by the use of adding vectors. They identify the difference between the x and y components of vector quantities. Students are given the Paper Bridge Building handout and the instructions as to where to perform...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forces in a Climb - Vectors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read Forces in a Climb from the Beginner's Guide to Propulsion, and explain each of the formulas using vectors.
Lesson Plan
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Navigational Vectors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this project, young scholars use real time data to learn how pilots navigate when they fly. Students go through a series of lessons on vectors, weather maps and flight tracking, then take a pilot's test where they apply what they...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck12: Driverless Car Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive simulation, the user will help guide the driverless car using vectors.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Scalar Projections

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students will study scalar projections: dot products of vectors and unit vectors. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: Vector Direction

For Students 9th - 10th
Through a short informational reading piece and an animated visual, students learn that vectors represent both magnitude and direction.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add & Subtract Vectors

For Students 9th - 10th
Add and subtract vectors given in component form. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Velocity vs. Time Graphs?

For Students 9th - 10th
How to analyze graphs that relate velocity and time to acceleration and displacement.