Math Man On The Slopes
In this activity, students will practice identifying slopes with informal pictures, and can self-check their understanding with one of the measurement tools. The students will also identify the slope and intercept of a given graph and will choose the correct equation in a multiple choice format.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/math-man-on-the-slopes_1
Solving Inequalities Graphically
Students will solve inequalities graphically by setting bounds on the graph that represent the portions of the graph that satisfy the inequality. Each of the inequalities presented in this activity represent real-world situations, which should aid in students understanding the concept of inequali...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-inequalities-graphically
Properties of Parabolas
This investigation offers an approach to show students the basic definition of a parabola as the locus of all points equidistant from a fixed point (focus) and a fixed line (directrix). Students will also interpret the equation for a parabola in vertex form and gain a visual understanding of a pa...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-parabolas
Summing up Geometric Series
This lesson involves clicking on a slider to see that the area of a square that has been systematically divided into an infinite number of pieces approaches 1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sum-of-infinite-geometric-series
Parameters in Secondary School: Logistics Functions
Designed for prospective secondary mathematics teachers, this activity has students predict, test and justify the effects of changing parameters d and b for the logistic function family given by f(x) = a/(1+b(e)^(cx)) + d. Reflection questions draw attention to the role of claims and evidence, in...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parameters-in-secondary-school-logistics-functions
Quadratic Formula and Discriminant
This interactive quiz first steps students through the derivation of the quadratic formula by completing the square, and then generates random quadratics for which students need to show the steps of solving by first finding the value of the discriminant, and then using it in the formula. There ar...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-formula-and-discriminant
Compositions Graphically
Students will use graphs and tables to find compositions of functions. Two of the compositions presented in this activity represent real-world situations, which should aid in students understanding the concept of compositions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/compositions-graphically
Have You Lost Your Marbles?
In this activity, students will create a bridge between two chairs and use a slinky to attach a bucket to the bridge. Students will add objects to the bucket and determine the relationship between the number of items added and the distance from the floor.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/have-you-lost-your-marbles
Maximizing the Area of a Garden
In this activity, students explore the area of a garden with a rectangular shape that is attached to a barn. Exactly three sides of the garden must be fenced. Students will sketch possible gardens and enter their data into a spreadsheet.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/maximizing-the-area-of-a-garden
Advanced Algebra Nomograph
...ormation of input to output is illustrated dynamically by an arrow that connects a domain entry to its range value. Students try to find the rule of hidden functions by entering different domain values. They also use a nomograph with three vertical number lines to explore composite functions, inc...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/advanced-algebra-nomograph
Exploring the Cycloid Curve
The TI Nspire's animation feature is used to show how a point on a rotating circle creates the cycloid curve. Students then examine the parametric equation of the cycloid. Finally, students are tasked with going online to investigate the terms brachistochronous and tautochronous and their relat...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-cycloid-curve
Vernier - What Causes the Seasons?
In this activity, students' will explore how the tilt of the earth's axis results in different amounts of solar radiation at different times of the year, causing seasons. They will simulate the earth's warming using a light bulb that will shine on a Temperature Probe attached to a globe, and inve...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--what-causes-the-seasons
Vernier - Freezing and Melting of Water
In this experiment, the cooling and warming behavior of a familiar substance, water, will be investigated. By examining graphs of the data, the freezing and melting temperatures of water will be determined and compared.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--freezing-and-melting-of-water_1
Martinsville Chase
In this activity, students will analyze attaching a wing to a Sprint Cup car.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/martinsville-chase
Molecular Titration
In this lesson, students explore a simulation of a pH titration that includes a molecular view of the chemical changes that occur as a strong base (NaOH) is added to a beaker containing a strong acid (HCl) solution.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/molecular-titration
The Cell Cycle
In this lesson, students will identify the changes that occur in cells during each phase of mitosis.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-cell-cycle
Plane Mirrors
In this lesson, students will investigate the relationship between an object and its image in a plane mirror. Understanding how plane mirrors work provides a useful scaffold for understanding more complex situations, such as those involving concave and convex mirrors.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/plane-mirrors
When The Wind Blows
An investigative project based learning activity incorporating math and science through the connections among Chemistry, Physics, and Trigonometry. Project leads to consideration of the feasibility of alternative energy options based on research and local data. Student activities culminate in the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/when-the-wind-blows
Vernier - A Good Cold Pack
Students use the EasyTemp temperature probe to determine temperature changes as different solid substances dissolve in water. They then develop and test a plan for making the best cold pack using three grams of one of the substances. EasyData™ is needed for this activity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--a-good-cold-pack
Vernier - Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Students will observe two chemical reactions. They will use an EasyTemp probe to determine the change in temperature and identify endothermic and exothermic reactions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--endothermic-and-exothermic-reactions
T³™ Regional Summit: Colorado| Texas Instruments
...district professional development credit. Teachers Teaching with Technology™ (T³™) professional development from Texas Instruments is an approved provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in Texas. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. We will follow local protocols and ...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/regional-summits/2025-south-texas-summit
Special Segments in Triangles
Students will construct and explore medians, altitudes, angle bisectors, and perpendicular bisectors of triangles. They then drag the vertices to see where the intersections of the segments lie in relation to the triangle, and they measure distances to identify relationships.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/special-segments-in-triangles_2
Graph My Center
Students create a box plot or histogram. They will find measures of central tendency and identify which best describes the data set.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graph-my-center
Tiles in a Bag
How many tiles would you have to pick to be confident that your estimated probability truly represents the situation? In this activity, you will draw a tile from a bag, record its color and put it back in the bag. The bag contains 24 tiles some blue and some green. A green tile is considered a s...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/tiles-in-a-bag
Stretching Slinkies
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to explore the TI-84 graphing calculator in conjunction with Microsoft Excel®. Students will use the "Stretching Slinkies" worksheet to record and enter data. They will either: enter data into Microsoft Excel to synch with the TI-84, OR, enter da...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stretching-slinkies