Limaçons: A Polar Investigation
This activity allows students to investigate the properties of limaçons in the polar forms of both r =a +b*sin(θ) and r =a+b*cos(θ). Using a slider, values of a and b change as students investigate looped or flattened limaçons, as well as, cardioids. Students examine symmetry and the effect...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/limaçons-a-polar-investigation
Properties of Solutions: Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes
In this lesson, students will use a conductivity probe to measure conductivity and determine which molecules are responsible for conductivity of solutions. Alternative procedure for the Vernier Go Direct® sensors with CXII is included in the downloads.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-solutions--electrolytes-and-nonelectrolytes
Vernier - Household Acids and Bases
In this lesson, students will use the pH sensor to determine the pH level of various household solutions. Alternative procedure for the Vernier Go Direct® sensors with TI-Nspire CX II is included in the downloads.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--household-acids-and-bases
Dash, Watch out for Rover
In this activity, challenge students to take measurements, determine patterns, make predictions using the Dash robot to complete a task.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dash-watch-out-for-rover
Getting Your Wings - Tello Drone
Prepare to take flight! In this activity, students will learn to program a Tello Drone using Python.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/getting-your-wings
Type 1 Diabetes: Managing a Critical Ratio
Students gain understanding of a critical ratio — how many units of insulin are needed after a meal or snack to balance the grams of carbohydrates in the food.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/diabetes-@-type-1
Heart to Heart
Students step into the role of NASA flight surgeons to understand the science of how life in the microgravity of space affects the human heart.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/heart-to-heart-@-nasa
Fuel for the Fire
This lesson lets students explore a variety of STEM practices and puts them in the role of propulsion engineers tasked with designing and fueling rocket boosters.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fuel-for-the-fire-@-nasa
Power Up!
This lesson puts students at the starting line of an engaging and fun exploration of power, work and energy in the three stages of a virtual triathlon.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/power-up
Rover, Watch out for Rover
In this activity, students will explore the relationship between distance, time and speed by driving the TI-Innovator™ Rover as close as possible to Rover, the toy dog, without bumping him.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/watch-out-for-rover
Counting cells and crunching numbers
Students test each of two hypothetical drugs using different wavelengths to fluorescently label beta cells then count the ones that are replicating.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/diabetes-research
Science Friction!
Students experiment with different substances (oil, water, ice) to determine which is most effective at slowing down the Superhero.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/superheroes
Friction and Inclined Planes
Students explore the relationship between mass, coefficient of friction, and motion down an inclined plane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/friction-and-inclined-planes
Optimization - IB
Students learn how to use the second derivative test to find maxima and minima in word problems and solve optimization in parametric functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/optimization_ns_ib
Exponential Dice
In this activity, students will analyze data determined by a simulation involving tossing dice.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exponential-dice_84
Webinar: Exploring Rational Functions in AP® Precalculus
In this on-demand webinar, the presenters will highlight the key features of rational functions and discuss how TI can help connect multiple representations of rational functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ap-precal_webinar_rational-functions
35 Years of T³™ Mentorship and Community | Texas Instruments
Stacy Thibodeaux paused to collect her emotions. “It’s been an honor being a part of the T³™ community,” she said, speaking to a room full of educators at the Texas Instruments 2022 T³™ Learns Summit. “It allows us to push each other and to grow and develop. And, we have a common goal: t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/35-years-t3-community-teacher-leader
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
Any day is a better day with a little π (pi). Let’s celebrate Pi Day with some fun, meaningful activities that show students how the mathematical constant shows up in real life. 1: Happy Pi Day Activity Worksheets Choose from two quick-start activities; Ready-made Pi or Homemade Pi. In thes...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/happypiday
Get Energized With the T3™ Professional Learning | Texas Instruments
Summer is almost here! Are you ready for some fun in the sun? Summer break is an important time for teachers to recharge, and it’s also a time when educators often take advantage of flexible schedules to participate in a range of professional learning events. This summer, there are a variety ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/professional_learning
5 Fresh Spring Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
...n up your space Welcome the changing of the seasons with a new door or bulletin board design. It’s one of the simpler ways to make your classroom stand out from the rest, and it helps set the tone every time your students walk in. (And it’s sure to add a little spring in their step, too.) T...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/fresh-spring-ideas-for-classrooms
Helping Students Save for Retirement | Texas Instruments
Retirement isn’t something most people think about when they are young. It just seems so far away. But if you start investing early, the reward will be much larger. When TI’s President and CEO, Haviv Ilan, recently received a handwritten letter (yes, handwritten!) explaining why it i...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/retirement-planning-program
Inverse Functions on the TI-84 Plus CE | Texas Instruments
Have you ever thought: “I want to include more technology to support my math lessons, but may not exactly know what best practice may look like?” TI has a series of videos that can help you with just that. Even if you think you know, you may still benefit from hearing another expert talk through...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/investigating-inverse-functions-ti-84-plus-ce
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...f all, students of all ages with no prior coding experience can get the Rover to move and follow their coding commands in just a few minutes! Let’s take a look at a few specific activities where educators are effectively using the Rover to elevate student understanding and engagement in both ma...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/using-robotics-to-teach-math
3 Math Activities for Back to School | Texas Instruments
...er answer sheets. Save this activity as part of your back-to-school lessons. Download this activity when you’re ready to start the fun. Check out more activities on our Pinterest page. Explore! Coloring discovery: Reveal the hidden pictures! G...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/three-back-to-school-math-activities
5 Study Tips from a Student #StudyGrammer | Texas Instruments
Handwritten notes neatly displayed. Carefully organized school accessories complete with color-coordinated pens and highlighters. And a desk propped right next to a window for plenty of light. All the makings of a “studygram” account created on Instagram. When Sophia from @girlmeetsdesk start...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-study-tips-from-a-student-studygrammer