Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...s’ facial expressions, and it limits the conversation that naturally happens in a traditional classroom. But, have no fear! We’ve created a list of quick and easy icebreakers that can be done virtually to help build human connection and a sense of community among your classes. Try one, or try a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
...ous System Subject: This activity is ideal for biology, computer science and STEM classes. Duration: This project typically takes 2‑3 hours. Required technology and materials: TI graphing calculator TI-Innovator™ Hub LEDs and breadboard cables pack Grove temperature sens...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
Best of Biology
...Mendelian Genetics — Punnett Pea Predictor This activity enables students to explore the rules of Mendelian Genetics through an interactive Punnett square. Students are given multiple scenarios of pea plant “parents” that they must identify the possible genotypes. Screenshots from th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
Solving Equilibrium Problems
In this activity, the students will use the Calculator application to determine the unknown species (x) using known initial concentrations, the change in concentration, and a given value for the equilibrium constant (K). The student will use the following functions: the Calculator Application the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-equilibrium-problems
Gas Lab
... On day two and three they practice the lab. On day four we discuss the lab and all the calculations. On day 5 students team up and complete a lab quiz. Their instructor fills their balloon with an unknown pure gas from a storage tank. Students are awarded points based on how close they repor...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/gas-lab
Vernier - pH
Students use a pH sensor to measure the pH level of water in a stream or lake. They examine how air pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide cause acid rain, which affects the pH of water bodies and aquatic organisms.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--ph
Projectile Motion Simulation
Students can investigate the effects of changing various initial quantities on the motion of a projectile. The simulation allows for firing a projectile over or up onto a cliff or over level ground. The results are displayed both graphically and mathematically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/projectile-motion-simulation
Solar Cookers and Easy Data
Students use a TI-84, Easy Temp and Easy Data to measure the quality of their solar cookers. Hot dogs are heated under the May sunshine after students design, build and test their own solar cookers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solar-cookers-and-easy-data
Exploring Hurricane Strength
In the activity, we explore multiple regression equations among Saffir-Simpson Scale, Pressure, Wind Speed, and Storm Surge of hurricanes. We relate our models to Hurricane Katrina, Gustav, and Ike.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-hurricane-strength
Girl Scouts Coding Basics Badge with TI-84 Plus
... soon see. The TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator is recommended for an optimal experience. Introduction Junior Coding for Good, Badge 1 requirements: 1. Create algorithms for a computer that follow a sequence. 2. Use loops to improve your algorithm. ...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/ti-codes/84/coding-for-good-webpage
Girl Scouts Coding Basics Badge with TI-Nspire™ CX
...commands from the onboard menus, as you will soon see.The TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators can be used at this level. Requirements Junior Coding for Good, Badge 1 requirements: 1. Create algorithms for a computer that follow a sequence. 2. Use loops to im...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/ti-codes/nspire/coding-for-good-webpage
Building Concepts Math Activities | Texas Instruments
... website of Building Concepts math activities Module Grade level This lesson helps students understand and visualize a fraction as a number that can be represented as a point on a nu...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities
Biographies | STEM Exchange | Computer Science and Programming to Foster STEM Interest | October
...e Island Department of Education. An award-winning educator, McLaren was a teacher of science for 13 years at both the high school and middle school level. In 2001, he was recognized with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and in 1995 as the Rhode Island Science Teacher of the ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ti-stem-exchange/october2021-event/panel-biographies
Biographies | TI STEM Exchange | Justice-Centered STEM Education to Address Pressing Societal Challenges Using the Case of the COVID-19 Pandemic | December
...udents Learn Science” (NRC, 2017). An award-winning educator, McLaren was a teacher of science for 13 years at both the high school and middle school level. In 2001, he was recognized with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and in 1995 as the Rhode Island Science Teacher of the ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ti-stem-exchange/december2021-event/panel-biographies
Biographies | TI STEM Exchange | Understanding Students’ Ways of Thinking in Mathematics | March 2022
...udents Learn Science” (NRC, 2017). An award-winning educator, McLaren was a teacher of science for 13 years at both the high school and middle school level. In 2001, he was recognized with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and in 1995 as the Rhode Island Science Teacher of the ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ti-stem-exchange/march2022-event/panel-biographies
Calculated Collection | Texas Instruments
...ollection: Ashley – Algebra Skills Review – 3-in-1 activity Audrey – Graphing Calculator Boot Camp DeJaune – Basketballs in the Hoops: Linear Equations and Inequalities Kate – Graph Transformation Stations Activity Kelly – Algebra 1 Statistics Task Card Activity Michelle – Buying a Car ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/calculated-collection
Sound Intensity
Students investigate the relationship between sound intensity and distance for a commercial loudspeaker. They use collected data to identify a mathematical model for the relationship. They then compare this model with the inverse square law for an ideal point source.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sound-intensity
Balancing Torques and Forces
In this activity, students explore the conditions necessary to produce static equilibrium using first-, second-, and third-class levers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/balancing-torques-and-forces
Tower of Hanoi
...matically record the total number of moves allowing students to focus on solving the problem and identifying patterns. The activity also includes a degree of scaffolding to help student identify and understand the nature of the geometric recursive relationship between the number of disks and the ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/tower-of-hanoi
Boyle's Law
In this lesson, students use the Gas Pressure Sensor in an inquiry activity to understand Boyle's Law through experimentation and data collection. Students will also visualize the particle level with help of a simulation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/boyles-law_1
35 Years of T³™ Mentorship and Community | Texas Instruments
...on is held online, generally in two-hour segments, over the school year. These virtual meetings cover math or science concepts, leadership skills and qualities, or best practices and current strategies in math, science and STEM education. Thibodeaux supporting T³™ TLC sessions with f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/35-years-t3-community-teacher-leader
5 Fresh Spring Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
...reminder posters Students forget a step on their calculator? These helpful posters have your back! This poster set covers 10 common functions with quick keypress reminders. You can pin these posters all around your classroom in three different colors to match your new spring theme — all free...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/fresh-spring-ideas-for-classrooms
Fall-Tastic Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
...challenge your students to: Determine the functions that form the full image. Practice transformations to complete the partial image. Develop unique designs with their own math. Piece the activities together to finish the image. Download free activities with three lev...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/falltastic-ideas-enhance-classroom
Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design | Texas Instruments
... looked at operations with integers and fractions. What are some other key middle school concepts? Integers Fractions ? ? How about solving equations? Students develop skills through middle and high school to solve single-variable equations. How do students progress through various l...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/middle-school-math-python-game-design
5 Teacher Tips for Classroom Management | Texas Instruments
...start? That’s why we asked our teacher community to share their tips for managing a classroom. Here are the top five approaches, featuring a few unique styles and techniques, they shared for managing a math classroom. 1. Relationship building and engagement Hands down, the most popular...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-teacher-tips-classroom-management