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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
Hunt with lions on an African Safari Problem Solving
 5/31/2000
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
Explore the randomness of finding a prize. Data Analysis and Probability
 7/1/1998
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. Number & Operations
Algebra
Data Analysis and Probability
Communication
Connections Conference 2006
 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
Experiment with the geometry of a box cut-out pattern. Geometry
 9/26/2000
Fold this piece of paper into a three dimensional box. Geometry
Connections Conference 2006
CTM 2007
 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
Convert numbers from one base to another. Number & Operations
 12/16/2005
Approximate numerical integration. Algebra
 5/16/2000
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
Video Stream from Harvard covering periodic trends. 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
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
Prefix Free Codes or "Prefix Codes" are used to encode data quickly and efficiently in computer science. Communication
 7/7/2003
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
Draw a polygon and then count the sum of its angles. Geometry
 5/31/2000
Sum a divergent infinite series. Algebra
 9/13/2000
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
8 interesting variations on the periodic table can be seen here, in addition to statistical info for each element. Periodic Table
 1/1/2002
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
This site allows you to change the colors on the periodic table to represent different trends such as melting point. Periodic Table
 1/1/2001
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
An informational webpage covering the background and properties of the elements of the periodic table. Periodic Table
 1/1/1993
Toss these digital dice and see what numbers roll up. Data Analysis and Probability
 6/16/1998

Lessons

Title Brief Description Category Date
Use the stock market to calculate commissions and costs for buying and selling stock. Data Analysis and Probability
 10/2/1995
A two day unit plan that incorporates decision-making ideas from statistics into the science classroom. Data Analysis and Probability
 10/21/1997
Walks through the titration process using plastic bottles rather than burets. Titrations
 5/22/2006
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
Many nice lessons designed to explore the composition of proteins Biology
 3/8/2001
A lesson to accompany the "Folding a Rectangular Prism" applet Number & Operations
Algebra
Geometry
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
Computational chemistry simulations and visualizations for use in the chemistry classroom Chemistry
 1/19/2001
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
Understand statistical terms such as expectation, significance, and chi-square Data Analysis and Probability
 4/5/1996
Students investigate isotopic abundance data from samples of the moon, Mars, and meteorites to determine their origin. Periodic Table
 2/20/2006
Created for Middle School, students will learn how elements are currently being used in products found in everyday life. Periodic Table
 2/20/2006
Created for Middle School, students will learn how elements are currently being used in products found in everyday life. Periodic Table
 2/20/2006
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
Examine the structural difference in a mutated protein, which causes a fruit fly to grow legs out of its head. Problem Solving
 1/24/2001
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 Euclid’s Algorithm, Heron’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
Explore the Fibonacci sequence and its history in a site created by two middle school teachers, Kris Hightshoe and Sara Burrus Number & Operations
Algebra
Problem Solving
 4/25/1998
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
Learn by inquiry through a community of innovation where we discuss ways to extend the 'teachable moment' Communication
 1/19/2001
This tool seems very effective for teaching Geometry at remotely located students. Geometry
 5/30/2001
An Introductory Project in Trigonometry using The Geometer's Sketchpad Geometry
 2/9/2000
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
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
Links and an example of a virtual high school Communication
 10/21/1997
This lesson places mathematics in the real-world context of cartography. Representation
 1/14/1997
For younger students, these lessons include activities and describe the daily uses of minerals. Periodic Table
 1/1/2006
A great way to set up activities for holding a multicultural math fair in your school! Communication
 10/21/1997
This science module focuses on the relationship between basic chemistry concepts and the information that will be returned by th Periodic Table
 1/1/2006
A scientific paper reflecting upon and making a new suggestion for student lab reports. Lab Reports
 12/1/2001
Students will reinforce their knowledge of fractions by using online pattern block activities. Number & Operations
 7/20/1997
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
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
Easy to read, and emphasizes the importance of summarization, not copying. Lab Reports
 2/23/2006
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
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
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
Affordable activity using paper and rulers to determine significant figures. Significant Figures & Measurement
 11/14/1997
Student activities to explore the concept of expected value Data Analysis and Probability
 5/6/1996
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
Try an unsolved mathematics problem Geometry
 10/2/1995
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
 
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