This lesson will give students the opportunity to use the functionalities of Microsoft Excel to help them in their analysis of a real data set, ranging from sports to health to finance.
The professional development workshop described in this lesson plan focuses on ways in which modeling in the real world differs from traditional textbook "word problems." It exposes teachers to the complexity of modeling as a mathematical, scientific, and engineering practice, and simul
In small groups, students will design a product or idea that incorporates one of the major ideas covered in first semester of Calculus. The students have to use the concepts covered in class in order to explain why their product or idea would improve on the current status quo.
This exercise models the analysis that manufacturers must go through to determine whether a manufactured component meets acceptance criteria.
The focus of the project is on how students can improve each other's work through applying quality assurance protocols with the use of technology. Students will be collaborating to make math tutorial videos with either the Educreations App or the Explain Everything App on iPads.
Problem solving is critical to competitively navigating higher education and employment opportunities in the 21st century. Students who struggle with regulating their cognition, motivation, and behaviors during problem-solving activities may experience college and/or career challenges.
The goal of this ETP is to engage students in designing composite figures from cones, cylinders, pyramids and spheres and conic sections using 3D modeling software.
In order to connect physics and engineering curriculum to the real world it is important for students to understand how their learning applies to possible career opportunities.
Friction isn’t just for walking and getting scrapes on your arm. Friction is a major concern in biomedical research, too. So are falling boxes. This Education Transfer Plan introduces two practical classroom physics projects that directly relate to real-world jobs.