Smart Water with TI-Innovator™
In this TI-Innovator™STEM project, students are given the challenge to design a smart irrigation system that could be used to monitor and meter water from a rain collection cistern to irrigate a small family garden in Zimbabwe. This project is compatible with the TI-Nspire CX or TI-84 Plus...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/smart-water-irrigation-with-ti@innovator
The Fibonacci Sequence
One of the simplest and beautiful mathematical sequences. The simplicity: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 ... is such that each term is the sum of the previous two terms. Examples of the sequence can be found in nature, architecture and number theory. In this investigation, students explore some of the patterns...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-fibonacci-sequence
Geometric Sequences and Series
...quo;s next, when he visits the refrigerator he too breaks off half the remaining block. How long will the block last you wonder? This introduction combined with a dynamic representation and accurate mathematical notation is used for the basis of introducing and exploring Geometric sequences and ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/geometric-sequences-and-series
Tower of Hanoi
Students explore the relationship between the number of discs and moves required to solve the classic “Tower of Hanoi” problem. The TI-Nspire file contains an interactive model produced by Andy Kemp. The interactive model allows you to change the number of disks and automaticall...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/tower-of-hanoi
Vernier - Vapor Pressure of Liquids
Students investigate the relationship between the vapor pressure of liquid and its temperature. They use a Pressure Sensor and a Temperature Probe to collect pressure and temperature data. Students compare the vapor pressure of two liquids.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--vapor-pressure-of-liquids
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
Zombie Apocalypse 2: The Humans Strike Back
This activity provides students with a continued inside look at the math and science real-life epidemiologists use to track and curb the spread of diseases through a population.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stem-behind-hollywood-@-zombie-apocalypse-2
Zombie Apocalypse I: STEM of the Living Dead
This engaging activity provides students with an inside look at the math and science real-life epidemiologists use to track and curb the spread of diseases through a population.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stem-behind-hollywood-@-zombie-apocalypse-1
Which Dog Is Roundest? | Texas Instruments
...s. This will result in all positive values. Then the squared values are added, then divided by the degrees of freedom. The degree of freedom is the number of values in a data set minus the number of parameters in the model. For Holly’s data, the degree of freedom will be 8 - 1 = 7. Finally, the s...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/dog-day-which-dog-is-roundest
Plan To Attend 2023 Virtual T3IC | Texas Instruments
... Central time — that’s when our one-day conference kicks off. Make sure to also let your fellow teachers know so you can all attend together. And remember, registration is free! We look forward to connecting with you at the 2023 Virtual T³IC. Sign up now “The conference was phenomenal. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/plan-to-attend-2023-virtual-t3ic
Get Energized With the T3™ Professional Learning | Texas Instruments
...ogy is included with your registration. “[Our instructor’s] ability to deal with many different levels of pre-knowledge was fabulous. I can’t remember a PD where I learned this much and, thanks to her teaching methods, I feel like I have every possibility of retaining it!” — Beth Boas, T³™ Wo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/professional_learning
5 Fresh Spring Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
...sson on domains and functions as students demonstrate their knowledge to create fun spring-themed designs. Choose from two designs, a butterfly or umbrella, with three activities each — so you can pick the difficulty level that’s appropriate for your students. Just download the pack, print them...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/fresh-spring-ideas-for-classrooms
Summer Reading List for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...e and the need for quick calculations and the beginnings of American exploration of space.” Based on the research and interviews from the living members of the team, “Rise of the Rocket Girls” offers a unique perspective on the role of women in science. A must-read! “Powerful Teachi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Inverse Functions on the TI-84 Plus CE | Texas Instruments
... family takes a road trip to visit Toronto for a long weekend. Upon arrival, a quick glance at a weather map is initially terrifying. You quickly remember that Canada uses ° Celsisus for its temperatures and there is a function you learned that converts from ° Celsisus to ° Fahrenheit. Find the c...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/investigating-inverse-functions-ti-84-plus-ce
Fall-Tastic Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
...r, courtesy of Tom Reardon. Bring autumn colors into your classroom It’s the perfect season to blend learning, imagination and the symbols of fall with these calculator coloring pages — and there’s a twist! It’s up to your students to make use of their math skills to uncover the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/falltastic-ideas-enhance-classroom
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...and rates unit by using the distance = rate x time activity where students are challenged to try not to hit the animal that is placed randomly on a number line. The students get a great hands-on experience of the value of testing, accuracy, outside things that affect the outcome, and what rate re...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/using-robotics-to-teach-math
6 Resources to Jump-Start the School Year | Texas Instruments
... Prior to joining TI, she worked in educational publishing and actually started her career in education as a biology teacher. She enjoys the unique combination of getting to put her love for teaching and learning, technology and publishing as she manages the many activity websites TI offers. In h...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/tiresources
A New School Year, A New You(Tube) | Texas Instruments
...or in-depth discussions on AP® Calculus with hosts Steve Kokoska, former AP® Calculus Chief Reader, and Tom Dick, former Test Development committee member. The next season of Monday Night Calculus starts Sept. 18, 2023. Subscribe and sign up for notifications so you don't miss the next live str...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/new-school-year-new-youtube
Calculators and Order of Operations | Texas Instruments
... as antiquated as Western saloons. Although none of us have lived long enough to share memories of the Old West, perhaps some Boomers like me may remember the days of the TI-82, when an operation of implied multiplication followed by an open parentheses, in other words, 2(2+1), would be performed...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/calculators-and-order-of-operations
5 Study Tips from a Student #StudyGrammer | Texas Instruments
...cluding various study tips she’d come across, particularly those from research-based sources like university-published articles, and discovered her number of followers began to grow. “A lot of my study tips combine traditional study methods and more technological study methods … it helps to no...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-study-tips-from-a-student-studygrammer
Expressions of Love for TI-Cares™ Support | Texas Instruments
...rofessional and responsive, she was able to fix my problem easily. I thought I would have a hard time. However, I am sure as long as you have staff members ... like Christina, the customer will love to deal with you again and again.” You’re going to love this video! TI-Cares™ cust...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/ti-cares-customer-support-love
Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design | Texas Instruments
...ations? They might start with one-step equations in the form: x + a = b x – a = b ax = b x/a = b Initially, they solve with counting numbers, then progress to integer and rational numbers. How about two-step equations such as: ax + b = c x/a + b = c (x+a)/b = c Again, t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/middle-school-math-python-game-design
5 Teacher Tips for Classroom Management | Texas Instruments
...r example, “Annie Algebra.” Another helpful teacher tip that can go a long way toward building positive student relationships is the idea of embracing mistakes, and using them as teaching moments. As Brandi Green cleverly pointed out, pencils have erasers the same way calculators have bac...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-teacher-tips-classroom-management
Women Who Code: A TI Intern’s STEM Journey | Texas Instruments
...r. The primary goal was to get a good education so we can find a job.” Shahollari didn’t know any English before coming to the states, and she remembered being “just thrown in” to a regular school. The only language help she received was through an ESL tutor for one hour a week. One of the fir...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/women-who-code-ti-intern-stem-journey
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2022 | Texas Instruments
...nstructions and a great teacher’s guide.” — Von Elwood, Bastrop ISD (Texas) Accelerating Student Learning Presented by Sherri Abel, Margaret Bambrick, Michael Houston and Dan Ilaria When students lack the mathematical foundation to access grade-level mathematics, we need to focus ins...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/2022-webinars-top-10