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Physics: Embedded Mathematics
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Science Curriculum Standards 3231 - Physics	Internet Resources
Plot points on the Cartesian coordinate graphing system. Math.1	Catch the Fly - Use the keyboard to enter the x and y values of an ordered pair to help the fly catch a bug. No score is kept, each question is essentially a one question game. Coordinate Plane Practice - students type ordered pairs in the blocks on this interactive PowerPoint show Create a Haunted House...if you dare! - Follow directions to sharpen your graphing skills, create a cool haunted house and then morph it using math. Expressions, Equation Solving and Graphing in the Coordinate Plane - The Haunted house and many more coordinate plane practice problems General Coordinates Game - Students investigate the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted. Graphing Applet - interactive site which identifies the ordered pairs of points students click on - Advanced version of the same applet Graphing Ordered Pairs - Make up any ordered pair of the form (x, y). Write it on paper. Use the mouse arrow and click the point on the coordinate graph below. Grid Graph - Students identify and plot points on a grid. [Quadrant 1 only] Maze Game - Students use their knowledge of points on a graph to move a robot to the target, while avoiding mines. Ordered Pairs - linear equations Simple Coordinates Game - Students investigate the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system through identifying the coordinates of points, or requesting that a particular point be plotted. Simple Maze Game - Students investigate the first Quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system by directing a robot through a mine field laid out on the plane. Simple Plot - enter ordered pairs then generate a graph Spy Guys Interactive - Using Ordered Pairs - Click Skip Intro, then select Lessons, and then click on Lesson 18 Stock the Shelves - You are the clerk. Stock the shelves using a special coordinate plane. Worksheet Generator - Print your own blank coordinate plane worksheets, you determine the number of grids on a sheet and whether the grids are numbered or not.
Graph basic relations and functions. Math.2	3D Function Graph-in-a-Box - This applet graphs selected mathematical functions in 3-D Drag your mouse over the graph to rotate it. Coolmath's Graphing Calculator - instructions on using the graphing calculator are available Function graph puzzle (linear and quadratic functions) - Try to associate the expressions displayed with the function graphs shown Function Transformations/Translations - from Purple Math Graph, Domain and Range of Common Functions - tutorial using a large window applet to explore the graphs, domains and ranges of some of the most common functions used in mathematics Graph of a parabola - Topics in precalculus Graph of Exponential Functions - Graphing and sketching exponential functions: step by step tutorial. The properties such as domain, range, horizontal asymptotes and intercepts of the graphs of these functions are also examined in details. Free graph paper is available. Graphing - basic graphs, lines, and more (practice problems to go with this page) Graphs - basic terms Inverse of a Function - six graphs are available
Determine the slope of a linear function. Math.3	Find Slope and y-Intercept - [15 slides] designed as a bellwork assignment, this show gives practice at reading slope and intercept from graphs Function Machine - Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs. Graphing Linear Equations - an Internet project How to Use the Slope Intercept Form (in Algebra) - explanation from Wiki How-to Learning about Rate of Change in Linear Functions Using Interactive Graphs - lesson plan from NCTM Linear Equation in Two Variables - a 27 slide show with good examples and explanation Linear Equation Solvers - Practice Linear Equations! Improves your test scores! Linear Equation Solver from Algebra.com Linear Equation Solver - a pop-up window allows users to specify the number of equations Linear function - move your cursor to the green block to select step 1 Linear function and Graph - move your cursor over the green block to see lesson 1 or lesson 2 Linear Function Machine - Students investigate linear functions by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs. Make a Scatter Plot with Excel - this step-by-step lesson makes a linear graph from a set of x- and y- values, inserts a trend line and labels the linear equation used The Meaning of Slope and y-Intercept in the Context of Word Problems - explanation and three examples from Purple Math Positive Linear Function Machine - Students investigate linear functions with positive slopes by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs. Practice Converting Linear Equations into Slope-Intercept Form - [11 slides] this show provides several opportunities for student practice - Expanded version of this show [25 slides] Rate of Change: Connecting Slope to Real Life - a lesson on using slope to find the rate of change accompanied by graphs and explanations Rate of Change Practice Problems - nine practice problems (including a graph to interpret) followed by an answer key Save Our Dumb Planet - [a linear equation game] Deduce correct flight path equations and then plot co-ordinates accurately to ensure your missiles hit their targets and destroy the rogue meteors heading on a collision course with Earth! Using the X and Y Intercept to Graph Linear Equations - This follow up to the lesson on rate of change deals with linear equations written in standard form rather than slope intercept form Finding the X Intercept and Y Intercept to Graph Standard Form Equations - five practice problems to practice using what was learned in the lesson above, followed by an answer key Slope Intercept Form - a way to express the equation of a line - interactive practice followed by practice problems Slope-Intercept Form - [12 slides] this show uses animation very effectively, provides examples and the chance for student response and invludes a great real-world application of slope-intercept Slope Intercept Jeopardy - this show is in Jeopardy format; with five categories each with five questions - good for a while class review Writing Equation of a Line - [short opening promo included] video lesson from YourTeacher.com Writing the Equation of a Line - a 15 slide show with practice problems Solving Linear Equations
Determine the frequency, range, mode, median, and mean from a data set. Math.4	Basketball Debate - explore the meaning of average (or mean) and relate these concepts to real world experiences. Bicycles Ala Mode - understand and apply the concepts of mean, median and mode. Comparing Properties of the Mean and the Median through the use of Technology Exploring Histograms - The interactive data analysis tool in this investigation allows students to create their own sets of data and examine how various statistical functions such as mean, median, and standard deviation depend on the choice of data. Mean, Median, and Mode Calculator - enter numbers separated by comma and then calculate Medians - understand and apply the concepts of median and mean. Party Comedian - find and use the median of a set of data. Party Mode - find and use the mode of a set of data.
Utilize a graphing calculator to enter data and find basic statistics: frequency, range, means, mode, median, and standard deviation. Math.5	Coolmath's Graphing Calculator - instructions on using the graphing calculator are available Finding Your Way Around the TI-83+/TI-84+ Graphing Calculator - a large number of topics are available from MathBits Function Grapher - in the text area enter the function or functions you want to graph - all functions must use x as their independent variable Function Graphing Calculator - from Algebra Help.com Graphing Calculator - interactive calculator, instructions not given Graphing Calculator Help - select a calculator and after selecting a calculator, click a topic within the frame on the right side of the page for specific instructions Graphing Calculator Toolbar 1.91 [for use with the Firefox browser] - Enter up to 5 equations into this toolbar, then view the graphs using Firefox native SVG support. The toolbar allows rescaling the x and y coordinates and redefining the domain of x Lesson Plans for the Graphing Calculator - six are available Online Graphing Calculator - GCalc: a basic, easy-to-use, well-balanced set of graphing functionality for algebra, pre-calculus, calculus and beyond. Click on the GCalc2 applet button to get the online calculator Online Graphing Calculator - What kind of graphing do you want to do? Just click on one of the 10 calculators below and have fun Online Graphing Calculators - graph functions, equations, and inequalities in algebra, precalculus, and calculus Philadelphia Graphing Calculator Committee - collection of links designed to serve the math and science community around the world Quick-and-Dirty Guide to the TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, and TI-84+ Spreadsheet and Graphing Calculator - This tool can be used to investigate rational functions, or exponential functions. It can also be used to investigate any other functions that can be explored with a graphing calculator or spreadsheet software Utilizing the Graphing Calculator in the Secondary Math and Science Classroom - Texas Instruments TI-83, TI-82, CBL, CBR, and Graphlink Tutorial Using the Graphing Calculator - labs and lessons by Henri Picciotto
Solve for all variables based on a formula. Math.6
Solve for the t  value, p (probability), and % of confidence between two lists of data (manipulated variables and responding variables). Math.7
Reject or accept a null hypothesis based on statistical analysis. Math.8	Null Hypothesis - a four part explanation from HyperStat Null Hypothesis - Wikipedia entry explaining the concept
Find the regression line (equation) between data for manipulated and responding variables. Math.9
Utilize trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, and tangent) to solve simple vector problems. Math.10
Apply the laws of sine and cosine to solve vector problems. Math.11
Solve mechanics problems using the quadratic formula. Math.12
Find the derivative (velocity function) of a distance (displacement) function. Math.13
Find the derivative (acceleration function) of a velocity function. Math.14
Link various calculus procedures to solve physics problems. Math.15