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Walk This Way: Definition of Rate

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Math: Calculus: Applications of the Derivative
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL 2™
Sensor - Motion Detector
Other Materials
This is Activity 12 from the EXPLORATIONS Book: Real-World Math Made Easy.

Resource Types
Lessons

Walk This Way: Definition of Rate

Activity Overview

In this activity, students' will use a motion detector to record distance and velocity versus time information for a walker. They find the area under the velocity versus time graph and compare it to the actual distance traveled by the walker.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Math: Calculus: Applications of the Derivative
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL 2™
Sensor - Motion Detector
Other Materials
This is Activity 12 from the EXPLORATIONS Book: Real-World Math Made Easy.

Resource Types
Lessons
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