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    A Momentum-First Approach to Newton’s Second Law
    Students frequently struggle with seeing the connection between forces and motion in introductory physics. This lesson is part of a combined momentum and kinematics unit that first teaches...

    Keywords: group workMomentumNewton's Laws

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    1-026-Evaporation-ModelingScenario
    We provide data on evaporation of 91% isopropyl alcohol in six different Petri dishes and one conical funnel and on evaporation of water in one Petri dish. We ask students to develop a...

    Keywords: evaporationconealcoholPetri dish

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    2012-Shargel-Yu-AccessPharmacy-Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
    Step by step formation of drug absorption models is shown with many good graphics of system and plots. Solutions are offered but no solution methods are shown.

    Keywords: Michaelis-MentenEnzymesubstratecompartmentpharmacokineticsrate constanturinary dataabsorption rate

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    1971-Boyes-Scott-Jebson-Godman-Julian-Lidocaine in Man
    Plasma levels of lidocaine were measured in 5 normal male volunteers following both intravenous and oral administration of the drug.

    Keywords: pPharmacologypharmacokineticslidocaine

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    2019-Banuelos_Danet_Flores_Ramos-Epidemiological_Math_Model_Approach_To_Political_System_with_Three_Parties
    A nonlinear compartmental model is derived to study the movement between classes of voters with the assumption of a constant population that is homogeneously mixed.

    Keywords: politicsparametersvotingcompartment modelepidemiological modelequilibriathree-party system

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    1-128-RocketFlight-ModelingScenario
    We offer an opportunity to build a mathematical model using Newton's Second Law of Motion and a Free Body Diagram to analyze the forces acting on the rocket of changing mass in its upward flight...

    Keywords: resistanceFlightRocketrymassNewton's Second Law of MotionthrustFree Body Diagramapexrocket

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    1-074-BottleWaterFlow-ModelingScenario
    We offer an experiment in which data is collected to ascertain a parameter in the differential equation formulation of Torricelli's Law for water flow.

    Keywords: bwaterTorricelli's Lawbottle

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    3-064-GearTrain-ModelingScenario
    Students model an input-output mechanical system of gears with a second order, non-homogeneous, ordinary differential equation with constant coefficients. The model incorporates friction and...

    Keywords: frictiongearspur geargear traintorquegear ratioangular accelerationangular velocitymoment of inertiadouble reduction gear

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    4-060-CircuitTuner-ModelingScenario
    We present essential definitions and laws for the study of simple RLC electrical circuits and build a differential equation model using these notions. We describe how such a circuit can be used to...

    Keywords: resistanceciircuittuned mass tunerfrequencyKirchhoffvoltagegainfrequency responseamplitudes Voltage LawinductancecapacitorI am currently working in redesining an existing microbiology course. I would like to be part of ed

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    A Kinesthetic and Collaborative Activity to Improve Conceptual Understanding of Chemical Equilibrium
    While teaching in large lecture halls, it is challenging even for experienced teachers to hold their students’ attention for the entire class period. Owing to the large enrollment in STEM...

    Keywords: collaborationdemonstrationchemistrykinesthetic learningequilibriumhands-on learning

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    Course materials for Quantifying Environmental Justice
    Course materials for Quantifying Environmental Justice, taught as Environmental Science 4201 at University of Minnesota, Morris in Spring 2023. Description: The concept of justice has received...

    Keywords: data analysiscomputational toolscourseenvironmental justiceSmall group discussion

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    2017-Varanis-Mereles-Mathematical Model of a Vehicle Crash A Case Study
    The model proposed in this paper allows one to obtain the parameters of the system, and then compare them with the ones obtained experimentally to test the suitability of the model with the vehicle...

    Keywords: case studyRunge-Kuttaspring mass dampervehicle crash

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    HSI - Student Research Journal - Vol.2 Issue 1 - Spring 2021
    The Headwaters Research Experience students have produced some fascinating research throughout our 10-week program. We encourage all to read their reports in our Vol. 2 - Issue 1 - Spring 2021...

    Keywords: scientific methodscience education

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    3-105-FrequencyResponse-ModelingScenario
    We describe the frequency response to a second order differential equation with a driving function as the maximum steady state solution amplitude and perform some analyses in this regard.

    Keywords: transient dynamicscircuitspring massdriverfrequency responseamplitudesteady state

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    3-051-ProjectileMotions-ModelingScenario
    We consider several instances of projectile flight without resistance, one on level ground and one from edge of cliff to determine maximum distance and placement.

    Keywords: trajectorylaunching radiantprojectile motionprojectileno resistanceangle of launch

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    3-052-OptimalProjectileFiring-ModelingScenario
    We offer the opportunity to model a projectile's trajectory in several cases, all without resistance.

    Keywords: projectile motionprojectilelaunch anglemaximum range

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    1-144-HeatCool-ModelingScenario
    We offer an opportunity to build a mathematical model using Newton's Law of Cooling for a closed plastic baggie of liquid inside a liquid container.

    Keywords: temperatureNewton's Law of Coolingcooling

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    3-033-S-TimeUpTimeDown-ModelingScenario
    We seek to compare for the time a projectile takes to go vertically up with the time it takes to return to its starting position.

    Keywords: projectile motionapexvertical motion

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    5-024-PhGreatLakes
    In this teaching modeling scenario, we demonstrate how lessons on salt-tank compartmental modeling can be used to predict phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes.

    Keywords: Great Lakeslimnologycomparmentpollutioncompartmental modelsphosphorous

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    2015-Goodnow-EtAl-Mathematical Models of Water Clocks
    This is a historical tour of water clocks, known as clepsydra a Greek word meaning water thief. These devices were for telling time.

    Keywords: Torricelli's Lawwater clockBernoulli's Lawclepsydra

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