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| Title | Brief Description | Category | Date |
| Graph a wide range of functions in 3 dimensions. (requires Java3D download) |
Geometry |
6/17/2004 | |
| Explore acid-base titration in this chemistry lab experiment. |
Problem Solving Chemistry |
11/3/2001 | |
| Exploring equations for lines, parabolas, and tangents using Geometer's Sketchpad |
Algebra |
10/22/1995 | |
| Practice identifying significant figures using flashcards. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
7/1/1999 | |
| Adjust the precision on this web calculator. |
Number & Operations |
8/16/2000 | |
| Find shape weights using a balance. |
Algebra |
9/21/2003 | |
| Generate the best fit of a line. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
11/4/1999 | |
| Learn to count in binary, including signed notation and adding 2 binary numbers. |
Number & Operations |
7/24/2004 | |
| A javascript applet for calculating BMI. |
Number & Operations |
5/18/2000 | |
| Play with the perimeter of boxes. |
Geometry |
3/27/2000 | |
| Estimate Pi by calculating the geometrical probability of a needle landing on a line. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
7/11/1996 | |
| View Autocad files made by TCD students. |
Geometry |
12/7/1999 | |
| Graph points in the plane |
Geometry Connections Conference 2006 |
11/1/2005 | |
| Excellent table manipulation feature, allowing students to view table trends one characteristic at a time. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/1996 | |
| Basic information on the characteristics of the elements, table is color coded by type of element (example: noble gasses). |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2005 | |
| Find the Chi-squared value of drawing a number of random marbles. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
12/8/1999 | |
| Ask Nick to take a random step while he braves the edge of a cliff. |
Connections Conference 2006 Communication Algebra Number & Operations Data Analysis and Probability |
11/3/2005 | |
| Learn about probability and hidden states with the MiSTEam |
Data Analysis and Probability |
11/14/2005 | |
| Explore addition using visual representation rather than just an abstract concept. |
Number & Operations |
4/20/2000 | |
| Fill a rectangular box with cubes. |
Geometry |
4/20/2000 | |
| The periodic table is emptied and users have to put the elements back in their correct location. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2006 | |
| Dazzle your students with this so-cool animated introductory exercise |
Geometry |
10/22/1996 | |
| Remove your chips with rolls of the dice. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
9/19/2002 | |
| Brief tutorial with basic notes and eleven questions. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
11/25/2000 | |
| Quick reference quide to the numbers of the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2000 | |
| Approximate the surface area for the Earth if its radius changed. |
Geometry |
8/20/2000 | |
| Move the pieces of a puzzle around to form an egg. |
Problem Solving |
3/20/1999 | |
| Easy to read periodic table outlining the electron configurations. |
Periodic Table |
1/29/2004 | |
| Shoot random points at a circle to approximate the value of Pi. |
Geometry |
7/27/1998 | |
| A Java-based, online version of the Elements |
Geometry |
4/7/1996 | |
| Create fancy parabolas using Java Sketchpad. |
Algebra |
8/16/2000 | |
| Evaluate arithmetic expressions step-by-step. |
Algebra |
5/4/2001 | |
| Online random flash card generator for simple math operations. |
Number & Operations |
3/8/2000 | |
| Create and graphically visualize a floating point system. |
Number & Operations |
3/8/2000 | |
| Applet that demonstrates foldings a piece of paper into a cylinder. |
Geometry |
4/3/2009 | |
| Fold this piece of paper into a three dimensional box. |
CTM 2007 Geometry Connections Conference 2006 |
8/3/2001 | |
| Fold this piece of paper into a three dimensional pyramid. |
Geometry Connections Conference 2006 |
7/29/2004 | |
| Produce up to 500 non-trivial Pythagorean Triples. |
Geometry |
10/22/2001 | |
| Create shapes with a virtual Geoboard. |
Geometry |
9/21/2003 | |
| Plot the graph for Ax=b and check out the graphical effects of precision. |
Algebra |
1/30/2001 | |
| Approximate the area of a circle using a grid. |
Geometry |
4/1/2000 | |
| A Game that introduces probability from Hands-on to Resampling Stats |
Data Analysis and Probability |
7/16/1997 | |
| Track the spread of a disease among hermits using this interactive Java applet |
Data Analysis and Probability |
6/15/2000 | |
| Do a simulation of a shot from the free throw line. |
Representation |
12/15/1998 | |
| Learn about inscribing a regular polygon in a circle. |
Geometry |
2/26/2002 | |
| Ten periodic table activities and a printer-friendly periodic table are available on this site. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2006 | |
| A collection of Java Sketches created in Geometer's Sketchpad and saved as Java Applets |
Geometry CTM 2007 |
2/26/2007 | |
| Plot points on a graph and then fit the data with a polynomial of a chosen degree. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
4/8/2001 | |
| Includes excellent photos of the each element and interesting environmental/health related information. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/1998 | |
| An exploration of the effect of voltage on current |
Physics |
1/19/2000 | |
| Introductory resource including atomic structure definitions, abbreviations, and itmes in the news. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2003 | |
| Try to get the same sum along rows, columns, and diagonals of a matrix of numbers. |
Problem Solving |
1/22/2004 | |
| This site offers a few interactive javascripts to explore mathematics. There are Calculators, Converters and Solvers. |
Algebra |
1/8/1999 | |
| Illustrates the effect of a given matrix on the unit circle. |
Geometry |
3/5/2001 | |
| Practice identifying significant figures using flashcards. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
7/28/1999 | |
| Compare how well four methods of root estimation rank up with each other. |
Algebra |
2/11/2000 | |
| An in-class guessing game of numbers. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
2/23/2005 | |
| Pick your favorite door and play the game of chance with Monty. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
9/23/2003 | |
| Explore triangles using Java Sketchpad |
Geometry |
1/17/2000 | |
| See how addition and subtraction work. |
Number & Operations |
9/10/2001 | |
| Approximate numerical integration. |
Algebra |
5/16/2000 | |
| Convert numbers from one base to another. |
Number & Operations |
12/16/2005 | |
| Explore the flow of electrons in circuits. |
Algebra |
1/19/2000 | |
| Brief clip reviews atomic numbers and metallic trends in the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2006 | |
| The names of the elements are available in spanish, german, and english on this site. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2006 | |
| Video Stream from Harvard covering periodic trends. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2006 | |
| See how water pressure influences the rate at which water flows out of a picnic cooler |
Physics |
1/19/2000 | |
| Plot points and see their line of best fit. |
Algebra |
9/19/2002 | |
| A prime number calculator that can handle numbers up to 16 digits long |
Number & Operations |
9/19/2007 | |
| Explore the Pythagorean Theorem through regular polygons and circles on the sides of a right triangle. |
Geometry |
9/18/2003 | |
| Explore the quadratic formula and a variation of it. |
Algebra |
10/13/2000 | |
| Race cars by rolling a die. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
1/28/2002 | |
| Find out just how likely it is that two or more random Birthdays are found on the same day. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
10/22/2001 | |
| Study the relationships between perimeter, area, length, and width of a rectangle. |
Algebra |
6/12/2001 | |
| Learn about the relationship between a polygon's inner angle and its number of sides. |
Geometry |
11/29/2001 | |
| Demonstrate the probability of two randomly chosen integers being relatively prime. |
Number & Operations |
3/25/2002 | |
| An exploration of the resistance |
Physics |
1/19/2000 | |
| Launch a rocket if it passes all stages of its flight tests. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
8/8/1999 | |
| Compare rounding and truncation. |
Number & Operations |
8/16/2000 | |
| Visual database of physical and thermochemical properties, two games and a feature showing the table in the year of your choice |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2002 | |
| A virtual scratch card with user-defined properties. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
4/20/2005 | |
| Track the distance the two fish move from each other. |
Measurement |
10/1/1998 | |
| Plug in your favorite coefficient matrix and solve it. |
Algebra |
3/7/2000 | |
| Use a spreadsheet with a few basic operations. |
Communication |
9/3/1999 | |
| This page offers statistical programs that can be downloaded directly into the TI-82 or 83. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
2/2/1999 | |
| Sum a divergent infinite series. |
Algebra |
9/13/2000 | |
| Draw a polygon and then count the sum of its angles. |
Geometry |
5/31/2000 | |
| Discover the temperature at any point on a metal plate. |
Algebra |
8/7/1998 | |
| Display a number of statistics about the text you enter, including word, letter, and sentence count. |
Communication |
11/9/2003 | |
| This Java applet simulates a motion detector. Move the man and see a graph of his motion. |
Measurement Connections Connections Conference 2006 |
2/17/1999 | |
| Challenges students to fill in a blank periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2004 | |
| Highly visual informational website. Includes information about elemental properties and products the elements can be found in. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2005 | |
| Explore geometry first-hand using toothpicks. |
Problem Solving |
11/15/2002 | |
| Arrange the toothpicks to form five squares. |
Problem Solving |
9/11/2000 | |
| Find Sin, Cos, Tan, Cosec, Sec, and Cotan for any angle on the unit circle. |
Geometry |
6/8/2004 | |
| Review or practice resource for students struggling with significant figures. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
2/23/2006 | |
| Imulation of acid-base titration with pH curves (for high school students) |
Titrations |
5/22/1999 | |
| Explore how water pressure influences the rate at which water flows out of a water tower and why small towns need water towers. |
Physics |
1/19/2000 | |
| Toss these digital dice and see what numbers roll up. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
6/16/1998 | |
| An informational webpage covering the background and properties of the elements of the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/1993 |
Lessons
| Title | Brief Description | Category | Date |
| Walks through the titration process using plastic bottles rather than burets. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| A two day unit plan that incorporates decision-making ideas from statistics into the science classroom. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
10/21/1997 | |
| A basic lab outline. |
Lab Reports |
7/28/1999 | |
| Lesson to introduce students both to Mathematica and to the Monte Carlo method of solving probability problems |
Data Analysis and Probability |
10/21/1997 | |
| This lesson deals with proportions, right triangles and the geometric mean |
Geometry |
3/22/1999 | |
| Complete Aspirin titration lesson. |
Titrations |
5/8/2006 | |
| Extensive notes followed by 8 practice exercises make this excellent for assessment of understanding. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2002 | |
| Use the stock market to calculate commissions and costs for buying and selling stock. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
10/2/1995 | |
| A lesson to accompany the "Folding a Rectangular Prism" applet |
Geometry Number & Operations Algebra Measurement Problem Solving Representation |
1/1/2006 | |
| Control an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope to image insects at high magnification. |
Problem Solving |
2/10/2005 | |
| This lesson/unit allows an exploration into the ratio that designates a cancerous cell. |
Geometry Geometry Problem Solving Problem Solving |
12/22/1998 | |
| In this experiment, students will analyze a number of commercial products. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Two separate redox titrations using a standardized permanganate solution. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Computational chemistry simulations and visualizations for use in the chemistry classroom |
Chemistry |
1/19/2001 | |
| Understand statistical terms such as expectation, significance, and chi-square |
Data Analysis and Probability |
4/5/1996 | |
| Nice, basic pictoral walk through of titration techniques |
Titrations |
4/11/2006 | |
| Introduction to measure of central tendency and variation. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
4/5/1996 | |
| Lab, questions, and vocabulary based on a titration experiment. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Geometrically show the differences between 2 squares. a*a -b*b=(a-b)(a-b)*(a+b)(a+b) |
Geometry |
2/10/2001 | |
| Lab outline including materials and procedures. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Use Excel to help students better understand EuclidÂ’s Algorithm, HeronÂ’s Algorithm, and the Estimation of pi. |
Number & Operations |
12/11/1998 | |
| Find the maximum number of cars passing a point in a given amount of timeusing algebra |
Algebra |
12/10/1998 | |
| Use multicolor index cards to recreate the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
9/14/1999 | |
| Use multicolor index cards to recreate the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
9/14/1999 | |
| Directions and descriptions for creating and simulating the creation of a parabola. |
Algebra |
12/22/1998 | |
| This lesson explores the process of finding the best fittingexponential curve to sets of data. |
Algebra |
2/22/1996 | |
| A Fractals Lesson for Elementary and Middle School Students |
Geometry |
7/9/1996 | |
| Students will explain their Chi-square test, calculations, and conclusion of results. |
Reasoning and Proof |
7/16/1997 | |
| Your task is to match up the correlation coefficients with the plots. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
2/21/1996 | |
| This lesson tracks the spread of a disease on a desert island inhabited by hermits. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
5/6/1996 | |
| This tool seems very effective for teaching Geometry at remotely located students. |
Geometry |
5/30/2001 | |
| Introduction to Descriptive Statistics with Mode, Median, Mean, and Range |
Data Analysis and Probability |
7/16/1997 | |
| Supplementary material to help students with their first encounter with vectors. |
Geometry |
10/22/1995 | |
| An Introductory Project in Trigonometry using The Geometer's Sketchpad |
Geometry |
2/9/2000 | |
| This lesson provides numerous mathematics explorations in terms of missing calcualtor keys. |
Problem Solving |
1/20/1999 | |
| This page is designed to help students develop their ability to recognize graphs of functions. |
Algebra |
5/18/2000 | |
| Analysis of a commercial product and use of back titration. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Students explore notions of relationshipsbetween two variables. |
Algebra |
5/17/1996 | |
| Learn about magic squares and their origin. |
Problem Solving |
10/21/1997 | |
| This lesson places mathematics in the real-world context of cartography. |
Representation |
1/14/1997 | |
| A great way to set up activities for holding a multicultural math fair in your school! |
Communication |
10/21/1997 | |
| Students will reinforce their knowledge of fractions by using online pattern block activities. |
Number & Operations |
7/20/1997 | |
| A scientific paper reflecting upon and making a new suggestion for student lab reports. |
Lab Reports |
12/1/2001 | |
| How many marbles will the pyramid have, if there are ten flights? |
Number & Operations |
12/14/1998 | |
| Provides students with an opportunity to discover scientific facts about an element(s) and express what they have learned. |
Periodic Table |
9/14/1999 | |
| This unit consists of interactive web activities and lesson plans for the traditional classroom. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2000 | |
| This unit consists of interactive web activities and lesson plans for the traditional classroom. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2000 | |
| Each group must find a creative way to describe the family characteristics to the class. |
Periodic Table |
11/19/2003 | |
| Unit designed to teach surface area and volume |
Geometry |
10/21/1997 | |
| Basic notes on the topic |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
2/23/2006 | |
| This page offers a Java Program to Generate Pythagorean Triples. |
Geometry |
2/3/1999 | |
| Students actively discover characteristics and the patterns in the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2005 | |
| Web-centered framework for education and outreach in the Mississippi River Basin and other prominent |
Communication |
1/19/2001 | |
| Modeling And Simulation Tools for Education Reform |
Communication |
1/19/2001 | |
| Three period lesson using both classroom and internet activities. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
2/23/2006 | |
| This is a spreadsheet that models the vertical motion of two water balloons being dropped |
Problem Solving |
7/20/1999 | |
| Illustrates the intuitive notion of the tangent plane to a graph of a function of two variables. |
Geometry |
10/22/1995 | |
| This unit includes an essay, "scavenger hunt," and web activity with extra lessons on electrons and shape of the periodic table. |
Periodic Table |
1/1/2000 | |
| Find the temperature at a particularpoint of a rectangular plate using statistical methods. |
Geometry |
6/30/1996 | |
| A lesson that uses many options for studying tesselations |
Geometry |
10/21/1997 | |
| This activity includes an Excel file and a Java fileto experiment with interactive triangles. |
Geometry |
12/30/1998 | |
| Enjoyable activities involving geometric transformations and image distortion. |
Geometry |
10/29/1995 | |
| Includes both notes and activites, lots of opportunities to practice. |
Significant Figures & Measurement |
2/23/2005 | |
| In this laboratory exercise you will attempt to determine the number of acidic hydrogen's in a weak organic acid (HnA) by monito |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Student activities to explore the concept of expected value |
Data Analysis and Probability |
5/6/1996 | |
| This web page contains nine lessons that use the TI-92 and nine programs for the TI-92. |
Data Analysis and Probability |
7/20/1997 | |
| Complete HCl titration lesson. |
Titrations |
5/22/2006 | |
| Roll dice and see the relationship between sides of a triangle. |
Geometry |
7/3/2001 | |
| Extensive listing of educational java modules in computational science. |
Communication |
4/9/2001 | |
| Use Geometer's SketchPad to give a graphical introducation to variance and covariance. |
Algebra |
5/21/1996 | |
| Descriptive outline of a lab report, specifying how to enter information. |
Lab Reports |
2/23/2006 | |
| An integrated weather unit for students in grades four through six. |
Representation |
10/2/1995 | |
| Learn all about fractals. |
Geometry |
1/19/1996 |
