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Euler's Method

Dynamic graphical representation of Euler's method that can be plotted one step at a time.
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Euler's Method Introduction

Visualize the graph of an approximate solution to a differential equation and estimate a specific value of a solution.
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Exponential Functions and the Natural Logarithm

Discover a surprising property involving the relative growth rate of an exponential function.
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Infestation to Extermination

Students investigate exponential growth and decay through the situation of infestation and extermination.
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Simple Harmonic Motion

With an example of the motion of a child on a swing, the activity begins with the trigonometric function between time and displacement and differentiates up to acceleration.
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Torricelli's Law

Students examine the velocity of water flowing through the tap of a tank, finding an equation to model the height of the water in the tank as the tank is drained.
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