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2011-W_Wood-Squigonometry
07 Apr 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By W Wood
NA
The differential equations used to define a unit circle, namely x’(t) = - y(t), y’(t) = x(t), x(0) = 1, y(0) = 0are generalized to produce interesting functions which satisfy trig like identities.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4060/?v=1
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8-002-TrigSumRepresentation-TechniqueNarrative
28 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Brian Winkel
SIMIODE - Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations
Students discover how to represent functions as sums of trigonometric functions and the value of such representations in many fields. This is an introduction to the study of Fourier Series.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3338/?v=1
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6-024-DronePackageDelivery-ModelingScenario
17 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Robert Krueger, Eric Stachura1
Kennesaw State University
Students will derive a system of first order differential equations which describe the flight path of a drone delivering a package.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3088/?v=1
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Coordinating Photosynthetic Activity: Circadian Rhythms
15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
This module introduces circadian rhythms in the context of understanding the ability of organisms to measure time. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1069/?v=1
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Estimating Tree Heights: Right Triangle Trigonometry
15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
This module introduces basic trigonometry calculations in the context of understanding tree height calculations. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1060/?v=1
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Lung Capacity and Rhythms in Breathing
15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
This module introduces rhythmic inhaling and exhaling in the context of understanding trigonometry and sine waves. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1078/?v=1
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Phototropism and Gravitropism: Quantifying Stem Curvature in Plants Introduction
15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
This module introduces phototropism and gravitropism in the context of understanding how to quantify stem curvature of plants. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1072/?v=1
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Circle Train Problem TCM 2018_Hernandez.pdf - Google Drive
12 Jun 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Maria Hernandez
The NC School of Science and Mathematics
In this math modeling lesson, students build mathematical models for the horizontal and vertical position of a train moving along a circular track. The math topics includes transformations of...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/643/?v=1