Wave on a String
Explore the wonderful world of waves! Even observe a string vibrate in slow motion. Wiggle the end of the string and make waves, or adjust the frequency and amplitude of an oscillator.
Vector Addition: Equations
Experiment with vector equations and compare vector sums and differences. Customize the base vectors or explore scalar multiplication by adjusting the coefficients in equation. Specify vectors in Cartesian or polar coordinates, and view the magnitude, angle, and components of each vector.
Vector Addition
Explore vectors in 1D or 2D, and discover how vectors add together. Specify vectors in Cartesian or polar coordinates, and see the magnitude, angle, and components of each vector. Experiment with vector equations and compare vector sums and differences.
Unit Rates
Discover the unit rate while shopping for fruits, vegetables, and candy. Construct a double number line and look for patterns. Challenge yourself on the race track as you compare cars with different rates!
Trig Tour
Take a tour of trigonometry using degrees or radians! Look for patterns in the values and on the graph when you change the value of theta. Compare the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent.
Resistance in a Wire
Observe changes to the equation and wire as you play with the resistivity, length, and area sliders.
Ratio and Proportion
Play with the left and right hands in different ways, and explore ratio and proportion. Start on the Discover screen to find each challenge ratio by moving the hands. Then, on the Create screen, set your own challenge ratios. Once you've found a challenge ratio, try to move both hands while maintaining the challenge ratio through proportional reasoning.
Quadrilateral
Explore the properties of and relationships between named four-sided shapes by moving sides and corners of a quadrilateral.
Proportion Playground
Play with ratios and proportions by designing a necklace, throwing paint balloons, playing billiards, or shopping for apples! Make predictions about proportions before they are revealed.
Projectile Sampling Distributions
Engage in hands-on data collection and analysis through the rich context of launching projectiles. Explore how different launch parameters create a variety of distributions as you watch the Central Limit Theorem come to life!
Projectile Motion
Blast a car out of a cannon, and challenge yourself to hit a target! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set parameters such as angle, initial speed, and mass. Explore vector representations, and add air resistance to investigate the factors that influence drag.
Projectile Data Lab
The Projectile Data Lab simulation allows students to engage in hands-on data collection and analysis through the context of projectile motion.