Why Science in Math?

Science Labs in Algebra II

Gary Stark – Estes Park High SchoolEstes Park, Colorado

Why Science in Math?

Real world contextCommon StandardsBetter Understanding: Graphs, Measurement, Units

ScheduleFreshman Physics (New)AP Physics (New)Algebra IIPhysicsCollege Statistics (New)/ College Algebra

8 Labs at Once

Spring Cart

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Slope -16.4 cm CD

The cart will travel 16.4 cm less for every 1 CD added.

X-Intercept (18 CDs, 0 cm)

With 18 CDs on the cart, the cart will not move.

Y-Intercept

(0 CDs, 286 cm)

With no CDs on the cart, the cart will travel 286 cm.

8 Labs at Once

Spring Cart

Bungee Action Dude (Bungee Barbee)

Walk the Plank

View TubeBall BounceRace TrackHooke’s LawYoung’s Modulus

Hooke’s Law

Through Origin – Direct Variation

Slope is Spring Constant (Units)

Young’s Modulus

CE 212: Introduction to Engineering Design

CE 212: Introduction to Engineering DesignClarkson University

http://people.clarkson.edu/~aababneh/ce212/LAB01.pdf

Schedule

Day 1 – Teacher Explains Labs (20 min.)

Day 2 – Lab Day (90 min.)

Day 3 – Lab Groups Present -5 min (53 min)

Day 4 – Explain Results from Hook’s Law & Young’s Modulus Powerpoint on Physical Properties (RET) Explain Median-Median Line (53 min.)

http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/mass-spring-lab/mass-spring-lab_en.html

Schedule

Day 1 – Teacher Explains Labs (20 min.)

Day 2 – Lab Day (90 min.)

Day 3 – Lab Groups Present -5 min (53 min)

Day 4 – Explain Results from Hook’s Law & Young’s Modulus Powerpoint on Physical Properties (RET) Explain Median-Median Line (53 min.)

Day 5 –Powerpoint on Careers in Material Science

http://www.careercornerstone.org/downloads.htm#PowerPoint

• Overview:• Materials Science and Engineering is a field of

engineering that encompasses the spectrum of materials types and how to use them in manufacturing. Materials span the range: metals, ceramics, fibers, polymers (plastics), semiconductors, and combinations of materials called composites.

• Everything we see and use is made of materials: cars, airplanes, computers, refrigerators, TVs, dishes, silverware, athletic equipment of all types, DVDs, and biomedical devices such as replacement joints and limbs.

Overview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – Resources

Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.

Materials Engineering

Adjust for Other Math/Science Courses

Other Resources(Data, PowerPoints, Graphs)

Can Be Found At:

www.yostark.wikispaces.com

Science Labs in Math - Math Labs in Science

Helps Both Disciplines

Acknowledgements

National Science FoundationCornell Center for Material ResearchClarkson UniversityThe Sloan Career Cornerstone CenterPhET – Physics Education Technology University of Colorado-BoulderPark R3 Schools, Estes Park High School

Nev SinghotaKevin DilleyJane Earle

Melissa HinesLisa Tarman