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| Quantum | 6 |
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| Belonuchkin, B. E. | 1 |
| Dubrovsky, Vladimir | 1 |
| Kastner, Bernice | 1 |
| Kreith, Kurt | 1 |
| Saul, Mark | 1 |
| Sharygin, Igor | 1 |
| Wylie, John | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Learner | 6 |
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
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| Students | 6 |
| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 3 |
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Peer reviewedWylie, John – Quantum, 1992
Uses the context of rock climbing to discuss the science concept of friction. Presents the mathematics equations that describe the concept. Examines the physics of different rock climbing situations encountered and equipment used. A series of related problems with answers is provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Force, Learning Activities, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedKreith, Kurt – Quantum, 1992
Utilizes the problem of determining the number of different ice cream cones and cups that can be made from a choice of 31 flavors to investigate the concepts of combinations and permutations. Provides a set of six related problems with their answers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computation, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedSaul, Mark – Quantum, 1992
Presents a series of challenges, problems, and examples to demonstrate the principle of mathematical induction and illustrate the many situations to which it can be applied. Applications relate to Fibonacci sequences, graph theory, and functions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Functions (Mathematics), Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedBelonuchkin, B. E. – Quantum, 1992
Presents six learning activities dealing with planetary motion, the launching of satellites, and Halley's comet, all of which utilize the three laws of Johannes Kepler. These three laws are discussed in detail, and answers to the activities are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mechanics (Physics)
Peer reviewedDubrovsky, Vladimir; Sharygin, Igor – Quantum, 1992
Presents illustrated examples that promote problem solving through the student's consideration of a visible predicament from a three-dimensional viewpoint rather than the typical planar perspective. Includes six student exercises involving rays, circles, quadrilaterals, and hexagons, with hints and solutions provided. (JJK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Creative Thinking, Geometric Concepts, Imagination
Peer reviewedKastner, Bernice – Quantum, 1992
Presents six learning exercises that introduce students to the mathematics used to control and track spacecraft attitude. Describes the geocentric system used for Earthbound location and navigation, the celestial sphere, the spacecraft-based celestial system, time-dependent angles, observer-fixed coordinate axes, and spacecraft rotational axes.…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Aviation Education, Gravity (Physics), Instructional Materials
