Sinusoidal Modeling
This lesson involves writing an equation to predict the average monthly temperature for a certain location based on past data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sinusoidal-modeling
Parametrizing the Unit Circle
The purpose of this activity is to use parametric equations to "unwrap" the unit circle. This process will allow students to obtain the graph of the function y = sin(x).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parametrizing-the-unit-circle
Reflective Property of Conics
This lesson involves investigating the properties of basic reflective principles of conics.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reflective-property-of-conics
Coin Toss
Students will run two experiments that simulate pouring out coins from a bag.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/coin-toss
Transitions
In this activity, students review some basic relationships relating to the unit circle and apply these relationships in the conversion of a rectangular circle equation to polar form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transitions
Exploring the Parabola
Students explore the key features of the parabola, both geometrically and algebraically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-parabola
Reduce It!
Students write augmented matrices for systems of equations and then solve the system by writing the augmented matrix in reduced row-echelon form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reduce-it
How Many? (Precalculus)
Students will be presented a situation in which they must use linear programming to determine the optimum production level to maximize profits.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-many-precalculus
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
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
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
Comparing Units
This activity builds students’ awareness of the role played by a unit’s scale or size when working with fractions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/comparing-units
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
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
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 - 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
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
Symmetric Secant
Investigate the symmetric secant line to provide an estimate for the derivative of a function at a point.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/symmetric-secant
Area Function Demo
Connect the area under a derivative curve to the graph of the antiderivative.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-function-demo
Derivative Analysis
Associate the verbal language of function behavior with characteristics of the graph of the function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/derivative-analysis