Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM
There probably aren’t too many people on the planet that haven’t heard of COVID-19. The viral contagion that caused a global pandemic has taught us a lot about the science and math behind viral transmission, exponential growth, and herd immunity. Unlike epidemics/pandemics in the past, COVID-1...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/flattencurve
How Else Can We Show This?
...he TI-84 Plus graphing calculator family to connect each of these equations, confirm whether they are equivalent, and to be sure that we factored or expanded or completed the square correctly. This video shows the process for Y = x2 – 5x + 4. ; Once we have found the important points in the fu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/how-else-can-we-show-this
What to Do Instead of a Traditional Final Exam
...woo-hoo! To top it off, they thought that building a birdhouse would be pretty easy. I think it ended up being much more challenging than they first expected. It’s miter saw time! First, they designed a blueprint. Measuring had to be exact, showing all calculations. They kept a daily log o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/instead-of-a-traditional-final-exam
The Best Equilibrium Simulation Ever
...equilibrium. The results are very reliable, and there are many interesting variations. Here’s what students see when the results are graphed for the experiment I just described. There are a few things that are great about this model: 1) It always gives good results; 2) The reactant and product...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/the-best-equilibrium-simulation-ever
NASA Events Calendar
...and Texas Instruments’ The Search for STEMnauts contest, NASA is providing live, behind-the-scenes access and a chance to interact live with various experts. Each week, a new “virtual field trip” will take place at a different NASA location, corresponding to that week’s #STEMnauts challenge. Save...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/nasa-event-calendar
BestofChemistry
...igurations Discovering how the periodic table is organized can be both rewarding and daunting. This activity helps by giving students the ability to explore the various periods and groups to see how it works and reveal the patterns. Screenshots from the Electron Configurations activity. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofchemistry
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
...cher computer screen and the board in the front of the room. Each group gets five minutes to argue with evidence (their data) about the activity/lab experience. Having the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System has allowed for richer, more meaningful conversations within the whole class because of the v...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup
...evant than this. This TI-84 Plus graphing calculator lesson is suitable for middle grades math through algebra II, and encourages students to model, explore and explain the mathematics behind kicking a football through the uprights. In this activity, students will build reasoning skills b...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/thebiggame
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...you would think a “robot” would. There’s a common misconception that only robotics or a technical course will benefit from having a robot. But in my experience in talking to educators who have taken the step of including robotics-based activities in their classes, robots can enrich all classes —...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Python Modules Have More Fun | Texas Instruments
... member of the team a clearly defined task, have each develop a module, and then merge the modules into a single project. The rest of this document explains the process of creating and using modules on the TI-84 Plus CE Python edition. Download the TI-Nspire™ CX II version for the same informati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-modules-have-more-fun
Summer of STEM: Breaking Board Paradox
...sion, onto the stick. A 3’ x 3’ piece of paper across the stick is equivalent to roughly 19,000 pounds of pressure. Below, see a video of this experiment and others in action: Use this STEM experiment to take your karate chop to a new level. Summer of STEM: Breaking Board Paradox Erick...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/breakingboard
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
I’m back! Are you ready to expand your skill set in Python? Remember that Python is both a procedural and an object-oriented programming language (OOP). A class is the definition (description) of an object. An object has attributes (variables) and methods (functions) that determine its propertie...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class
...on of Function Composition Composition of functions can often be challenging for students to fully internalize. This activity will guide students to explore functions and their compositions, and then apply what they’ve learned to an application that will help them create a better understanding of...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/visualizingalgebra
Summer of STEM: Egg in a Bottle
...r the other. Watch the egg get sucked into the bottle. How it works: The burning paper quickly heats the air inside the bottle, causing an expansion of air inside the bottle. That warm air pushes out through the top of the bottle and past the egg. Because the fire burns up the o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/egginabottle
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...2: Normal Probabilities The computation of probabilities for random variables that are normally distributed is a core concept in the course. You can expect a question involving a normal probability computation on the AP Statistics exam. The normalcdf( command takes inputs of the mean, standard de...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/apstats
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...ch calculators are allowed? Here is the list of approved calculators for the SAT® if you want to make certain your calculator is permitted: TI-73 Explorer™ graphing calculator TI-80 graphing calculator TI-81 graphing calculator TI-82 graphing calculator TI-83 graphing calculator and TI-83 ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...ur students, with a computer screen between you and them, has its challenges. For starters, a virtual setup makes it harder to read students’ 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 an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Daniel Wilkie
... the process. The other thing I’d say is, just get help. Put yourself out there and ask for help. There are so many people older than you that have experienced so much more and can help you through the teaching process. You don't have to do it by yourself. You don't have to always reinvent the w...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/teacherofthemonth
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
...mputer programming courses. "Students and teachers asked us to make their graphing calculator more responsive as they are using it increasingly to explore an array of complex, STEM concepts," Peter Balyta, Ph.D., president of TI Education Technology “Students and teachers asked us to make the...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
Monday Night Calculus: Your Questions, Our Answers
...al years. Since starting at TI in 2015, he has led many content development projects including the Math in Motion series. He has always found joy in exploring the patterns and logic of mathematics. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking and fishing with his sons and spending time with his family. F...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mondaynightcalculus
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
...advancing equity and opportunities in STEM education. The group reached across disciplines to find ways to give students the most effective learning experiences, while staying true to their individual subjects and standards. "The current educational landscape brings great opportunities and grea...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/a-first-of-its-kind-stem-strategy-charts-path-to-help-educators
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
... my Master of Science in computer engineering from the University of Colorado Denver. I have no regrets. Today, I can proudly say: I have design experience in the automotive industry I have tested heat-seeking prototypes I have developed and tested landline communications systems I have co...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
...u love most about teaching? I love interacting with the kids, and seeing how my passion can translate into their passion, by giving them a chance to explore and figure things out for themselves. When you get to see those “Aha!” moments come to life for your students, it makes it all worthwhile. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
How do you make a foam polystyrene cup disappear? Put it in an organic solvent such as acetone! Important note: Doing the project in a well ventilated space and using gloves are smart ways to avoid unnecessary exposure to acetone. Only use enough acetone to cause the cup to dissolve. Follow your...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/disappearing_cups
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
...sons can be used in middle grades and Algebra 1. 1. Introduction to Rates In this TI-Nspire CX activity from the Building Concepts series, students explore the concept of a unit-rate, and discover that equivalent ratios have the same unit rate, all while making sure that all the puppies are shar...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog