Punnett Square
In this activity students will explore the rules of Mendelian Genetics using a single trait, height, in pea plants. A monohybrid cross using a simple Punnett Square is performed. Students can randomize their parental generation using the reset button so they can explore all facets of dominant and...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/punnett-square
Manipulating Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis may very well be the most important biochemical process in the living world. OK, it IS the most important biochemical process in the living world! In this activity, see how manipulating the amount of light and carbon dioxide can change the photosynthetic production of a plant.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/manipulating-photosynthesis
Vernier - Reflection and Absorption of Light
In this lesson, students will use a Light Meter and a Temperature Probe to measure reflected light and energy absorbed by light.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--reflection-and-absorption-of-light
Gradient of a function
This activity introduces the notion of the gradient of a curve. Initial exploration involves a dynamic tangent where students can use prior knowledge of the gradient of a straight line to determine if the slope is negative, zero or positive. The second stage of the activity goes one step further ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/gradient-of-a-function
Fill the Vase
Students interpret graphs of empirical data with respect to rate of change of the height of water in vases of different shapes that are being filled at a constant rate. Students are provided with a range of graphs and vases. For each graph they must reshape the vase in order to match the volume –...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fill-the-vase
Forensics with TI-Nspire™ - Case File: Tracks of a Killer
In this activity, students will analyze the relationship between shoe size, stride length, and height, and then use that information to identify the killer.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forensics-with-tinspiresuptmsup--case-1-tracks-of-a-killer
Webinar | Illuminating STEM With Bright Ideas Using TI-Nspire™ CX Technology and the TI-Innovator™ Hub
Webinar | Illuminating STEM With Bright Ideas Using TI-Nspire™ CX Technology and the TI-Innovator™ Hub webinars website T³™ Professional Development | For Teachers and Teams | Online Learning | Live T³™...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/online-learning/on-demand-webinars/2024/nov-19-2024-illuminating-stem-with-bright-ideas-using-ti-nspire
Fall-Tastic Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
...e! Fall into learning with door decor Enhance the look of your classroom door and bulletin board with original designs by MissCraftyMathTeacher. It’s a great way to add a touch of autumn charm to your classroom! The seasons may change, but this design bundle can last you through...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/falltastic-ideas-enhance-classroom
Assessing Student Thinking | Texas Instruments
...nyone else?” Student A: “4” Teacher: “Excellent! #8?” This continues until all the answers have been given. Because the students are giving the right answers, the teacher assumes all students understand — even those giving the correct answers. What if we look underneath the correct answer? Is ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/assessing-student-thinking
Ratios of Right Triangles
In this activity, students will explore the ratios of right triangles. Students will discover that they can find the measure of the angles of a right triangle given the length of any two sides.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ratios-of-right-triangles_1
NASA - Weightless Wonder
In this activity, students explore quadratic functions through the real-world example of weightless flight and the gravitational pull of the earth on objects in orbit.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--weightless-wonder
NASA - Space Shuttle Ascent: Mass vs. Time
In this activity, students explore the ascent phase which begins at liftoff and ends when the space shuttle reaches Earth's orbit. The space shuttle must accelerate from zero to approximately 7,850 meters per second (which is approximately 17,500 miles per hour) in eight and a half minutes to re...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--space-shuttle-ascent-mass-vs--time
Forensics Case 5 - The Ink Is Still Wet: Using colorimetry to identify an unknown ink
In this activity, students identify the ink of a ransom note to match suspects. They identify an unknown ink by its light absorbance characteristics. The experiment set up used is to measure a solutions absorbance of different colors (wavelengths) of light.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forensics-case-5--the-ink-is-still-wet-using-colorimetry-to-identify-an-unknown-ink
Solution 13306: Moving a Parabola Left or Right of the Y-Axis on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
Solution 13306: Moving a Parabola Left or Right of the Y-Axis on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators. Solution 13306: Moving a Parabola Left or Right of the Y-Axis on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators. global Solution 13306: Moving a P...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/13306
Solution 12035: Scrolling on the Home Screen on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators When More than Eight Lines Have Been Entered.
Solution 12035: Scrolling on the Home Screen on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators When More than Eight Lines Have Been Entered. Solution 12035: Scrolling on the Home Screen on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators When More than Eight Lines Ha...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/12035
Side Length, Perimeter, and Area of a Rectangle
Explore the effects of changing base (or height) of a rectangle on it's perimeter and area.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/side-length-perimeter-and-area-of-a-rectangle
Limits
Students will investigate finding the value of limits using graphical and numerical methods. Students will also learn that a limit can exist at points where there is a hole or removable discontinuity. The concept of left and right-sided limits will also be explored as well as some situations in w...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/limits
Exploring the Black Box of Quadrilaterals
The exploration will begin with students dragging the quadrilateral given to them about the screen. Initially, they will be asked to simply identify the quadrilateral's type by sight. This will require simply a visual recognition of the quadrilaterals parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-black-box-of-quadrilaterals
Exploring the Equation of a Circle
Explore right triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem to develop the equation of a circle.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-equation-of-a-circle
Exploring the Geometric Means of a Right Triangle - When the Altitude to the Hypotenuse Is Drawn
Students will explore the concept of geometric mean and solve right triangle problems using geometric mean proportions. A TI-Nspire activity demonstrates interactively the geometric mean relationship, and an activity sheet applies the relationship to solve triangle problem. Most discussions of g...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-geometric-means-of-a-right-triangle--when-the-altitude-to-the-hypotenuse-is-drawn
Volume- IB
Students define right and oblique three dimensional figures and calculate the volume for prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/volume_1
Filling the Urn
Work with linked representations of the related rates of change of volume and height of fluid.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/filling-the-urn
Area Formula Investigations
It's easy to just plug in the numbers without thinking, right? Even better, just use the calculator to find the area for you! Well, not today! Students will construct altitude and calculate the area of 5 geometric shapes using the measurement tools.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-formula-investigations
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
Triangle Sides & Angles
Students will explore side and angle relationships in a triangle. First, students will discover where the longest (and shortest) side is located relative to the largest (and smallest) angle. Then, students will explore the Isosceles Triangle Theorem and its converse. Finally, students will determ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/triangle-sides--angles