Helicopter Bungee Jump
In this activity, students will observe a simulation of a record breaking bungee jump, consider a mathematical model of the height as a function of time, and take the derivative to determine points of interest like the minimum height, maximum velocity, acceleration, and maximum jerk. Students wil...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/helicopter-bungee-jump_1
Discriminating Against the Zero
Students explore when a graph has two zeros, one zero, and no real zeros. They will also determine when a graph has real, rational, irrational, or imaginary roots.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/discriminating-against-the-zero_84
One Sided Limits
Students will be given piecewise functions and asked to evaluate both the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit of the function as x approaches a given number, c. Using sliders, students will estimate the value of the missing variable that makes the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit equal.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/one-sided-limits_1
Conics In Winter
Students explore conic graphing using a polar notation equation and determine the effects the various variables on the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conics-in-winter
Application of Area Formulas
Students will be able to find the area of polygons by breaking a polygon into familiar shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, and trapezoids.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/application-of-area-formulas
Integers: Integer Builder
Drag positive and negative unit squares onto the stage and build integer additions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/integers-integer-builder
Periodic Table App
This App provides students with a graphical representation of the elements of the Periodic Table. Information includes 15 properties and facts about the 109 known elements. Students get to explore graphs of the periodic nature of the elements.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/periodic-table-app
How Do Your Errors Grow!
A simple measuring activity allows students to explore the sometimes difficult concept of significant figures, both manually and with the help of the Science Tools App's Sig-Fig Calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-do-your-errors-grow
Segments in Circles
In this activity, students will explore the relationships among segments created by two intersecting chords, and secant segments. Students will store variables and use both the automated and manual data capture features in a spreadsheet and write formulas in spreadsheets to confirm relationships ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/segments-in-circles
Properties of Parallelograms
Students explore the various properties of parallelograms and the necessary and sufficient conditions that guarantee that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-parallelograms_2
Triangle Inequalities
In this activity, students will discover the Triangle Inequality Theorem and explore the possible lengths of the third side of a triangle given the other two side lengths. Students will also classify the type of triangle as acute, obtuse, or right using the Pythagorean inequalities.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/triangle-inequalities
Side-Splitter Theorem
Explore the side-splitter theorem by collecting data from a triangle with a line parallel to one of its sides.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sidesplitter-theorem_1
Vertical and Adjacent Angles
In this introductory or review activity, students will explore vertical and adjacent angles. They will define and identify pairs of angles. Then they will change the intersecting lines of a geometric model to make conjectures about the relationships of the pairs of angles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vertical-and-adjacent-angles_1
Quick Start Guide: Temperature Change With the Vernier Temperature Probe
The Quick Start Guide highlight steps to get started with a TI graphing calculator and Vernier temperature probe, including connecting the probe as well as setting the temperature unit and duration. The guide also includes a sample experiment and questions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quick-start-temp-probe
Quick Start Guide: Distance/Rate/Time Using the CBR™ 2 Motion Sensor
The CBR™ 2 motion sensor allows students to measure distance over time so they can study rates of change, velocity and acceleration. The Quick Start Guide highlights highlight steps to get started with a TI graphing calculator and CBR™ 2 motion sensor, including connecting the ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quick-start-cbr2-motion-sensor
Exponential Growth
This lesson involves finding an approximation for the value of the mathematical constant (e) and apply it to growth and decay problems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exponential-growth_ns
Investigating Boyle's Law
In this experiment, students will gather data with a Go Direct® sensor to learn of the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/boyles-law_ns
Science Tools App
This App provides students the capability to perform unit conversions as well as use the graphing and vector tool, handle constants and conversions, and deal with significant figures.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/science-tools-app
Webinar: Strive for the 5! Using TI Technology to Prepare for the AP® Precalculus Exam
In this on-demand webinar, the presenters will highlight resources and best practices for preparing students for the AP Precalculus exam using the TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire CX II graphing calculators.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ap-precal_webinar_strive-for-five
Hands on Reflections
Students plot points to form an image of their right hand and then use transformations: reflections, rotations and translations to draw their left hand or reposition both hands in a very visual activity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hands-on-reflections
Transformations of Exponential Functions- 84
In this activity, students will explore the family of exponential functions of the form f (x) = c ·bx+a and be able to describe the effect of each parameter on the graph of y = f (x).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-exponential-functions_84_p1
Transformations of Exponential Functions - Part 1
Students will explore the family of exponential functions of the form f(x) = c * b x+aand be able to describe the effect of each parameter on the graph of y = f(x).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-exponential-functions
Transformations of Exponential Functions Part 2 - 84
In this activity, students will explore additional transformations. This is Part 2 of Transformations of Exponential Functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-exponential-functions_84_p2
Taylor Polynomials Exploration
In this activity, students will examine another kind of polynomial approximation that is a generalization of the tangent line approximation. These polynomials are called Taylor polynomials.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/taylor-polynomials-exploration
Taylor Polynomials
Students learn to define a Taylor polynomial approximation to a function f of degree n about a point x = a. They also learn to graph convergence of Taylor polynomials. They use Taylor polynomials to approximate function values.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/taylor-polynomials_1