Collisions in One Dimension
Students use the law of conservation of momentum to determine the momentums and velocities of objects involved in perfectly inelastic collisions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/collisions-in-one-dimension
Conservation of Momentum Data Collection Lab
In this lesson, students will explore momentum through collecting data using CBR2s of two carts on a dynamic track that collide.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conservation-of-momentum-data-collection-lab
Forces on Point Charges
Students explore interactions between charged point particles. They first explore graphical vector addition and then use vector addition rules to explore the net forces on charged particles. The preconstructed templates used in this activity include charged particles and forces of interactions be...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forces-on-point-charges
Focusing on Light
In this activity, students explore the reflection of light by parabolic and semicircular mirrors. They begin by exploring reflection using a series of flat mirrors that are attached to one another to create a flexible mirror that can simulate a curved mirror. Students then explore reflection by a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/focusing-on-light
Thermodynamics Assessment
This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Physics: Thermodynmaics.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/thermodynamics-assessment
Electromagnets
In this activity, students will create a solenoid-type electromagnet using two different methods of coiling the wire around the core. They will use a sensor to determine the relationship between the number of turns of wire and the magnetic field strength for each method.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/electromagnets
Entropy
In this activity, students will investigate entropy from the point of view of microstates, macrostates, and probability. The goal of the activity is to help students better understand the relationship between probability and entropy. Students will learn that, in the case of the second law of ther...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/entropy
Geometric Sequences and Series
...rsquo;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 an...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/geometric-sequences-and-series
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Students generate random polynomials and observe the distribution of the zeros on the complex plane. From the distributions students are able to draw conclusions about the zeros, and therefore roots, of a polynomial in order to gain a better visual understanding of the Fundamental Theorem of Alge...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fundamental-theorem-of-algebra
Terminal Velocity
In this lesson, students will define terminal velocity and analyze the relationship between mass and terminal velocity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/terminal-velocity
Solution 34432: Solving a System of Linear Equations Using a Graph on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... editor. 2) For Y1, input 2X+7. 3) For Y2 input -3X-8. 4) Press [GRAPH] to graph the equations. 5) Press [2nd] [TRACE] [5] to select the "intersect" command from the CALC menu. 6) The handheld will prompt for the "First curve" which means it wants the user to select the first equation. Press [EN...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34432
Expressions of Love for TI-Cares™ Support | Texas Instruments
...oan Program. These customers definitely know their way to our hearts! 🌹 “LaShun was refreshing to deal with. She was willing to step through a complicated problem over a few calls to full resolution. She was friendly, she was kind and demonstrated knowledge. She is someone that I will love...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/ti-cares-customer-support-love
Fan’s Favorite Features on TI-84 Plus CE | Texas Instruments
Math fans everywhere love the TI-84 family of graphing calculators! In fact, Texas Instruments is the number one graphing calculator recommended by math teachers. But why is that? We asked our teacher community on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share their favorite features of the TI-84 Pl...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/five-fan-favorite-features-ti84plus
Forensics Case 9 - Killer Cup of Coffee: Using colorimetry to determine concentration of a poison
In this activity, students will use colorimetry to determine the concentration of a colored species in a solution and use a linear relationship to model Beer's law. They use Beer's law to determine the concentration of iron(III)thiocyanate (FeSCN2+) in an unknown solution.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forensics-case-9--killer-cup-of-coffee-using-colorimetry-to-determine-concentration-of-a-poison
Infinite Geometric Series
Students explore infinite geometric series. They will consider the effect of the value for the common ratio and determine whether an infinite geometric series converges or diverges.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/infinite-geometric-series
Interesting Properties of Cubic Functions
This Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity encourages students to investigate numerical and graphical properties of cubic functions, and to verify the results using CAS.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interesting-properties-of-cubic-functions
TI-89 Riemann Sum Activities for Calculus
In this Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity students use Riemann sums to estimate the distance traveled on a trip at various speeds. They utilize the concept of Riemann sums to calculate the area under a curve. Students find limits of Riemann sums, and also convert Riemann sum limits to defini...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ti89-riemann-sum-activities-for-calculus
Solution 12002: Troubleshooting a TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators Stuck on Defragmenting.
... TI-Connect to install the OS. In order to install the OS please follow these steps (Windows® users): • Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator. • Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OSDownloader. • Remove one battery then press and hold do...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/12002
Triangle Midsegment Exploration
The activity has the students investigate the relationship of the midsegment to the third side of the triangle. In addition the students investigate the area of the smaller triangles compared to the larger one and uses the results to solve the "campground" problem. There is a set of follow-up q...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/triangle-midsegment-exploration
Applications of Critical Points
Students will examine the relationship between critical points and local extrema through real-world examples. Students will zoom in on the critical points to see if the curve becomes linear to determine if the function is differentiable at the critical point. They will then discover that the sign...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/applications-of-critical-points
Exploring the Formula for Area of a Triangle: How was it Derived?
This activity is designed to be paperless. The entire lesson is written to be placed in the Nspire. Students will explore how the formula for area of a triangle works and why it works, they will also explore altitudes and medians of triangles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-formula-for-area-of-a-triangle-how-was-it-derived
Angles of a Triangle
This activity explores the various relationships of the angles of a triangle. It starts with an interior angle and its corresponding exterior angle. Then the sum of the interior angles. Finally, the relationship between one exterior angle and its remote interior angles. The students are prov...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/angles-of-a-triangle_2
Circle Geometry: Property of the Segments of Two Chords Intersecting within a Circle
Students will be able to discover the property of two chords segments intersecting within a circle. They will discover the rule about the segments geometrically, numerically, and graphically. Lesson will touch on line of best fit to explore the relationship between the segments of the two chords.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/circle-geometry-property-of-the-segments-of-two-chords-intersecting-within-a-circle
Are all Constructions Created Equal?
This activity is designed to give preservice teachers an introduction to the circle, compass and line tools in the Graphs & Geometry application of the TI-NSpire. The set of four investigations are designed to provide them with ideas on how to assess geometric constructions by identifying the dif...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/are-all-constructions-created-equal
Minimizing Surface Area of a Cylinder Given a Fixed Volume
Students will discover the relationship between radius and height of a cylinder so that surface area of a cylinder can be minimized while maintaining a fixed volume. This is just an introduction to a project that they will begin after this investigation. Once this is completed, they will redesig...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/minimizing-surface-area-of-a-cylinder-given-a-fixed-volume