Calculus Grapher
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Topics
- Derivative
- Integral
Description
Draw a graph of any function and see graphs of its derivative and integral. Don't forget to use the magnify/demagnify controls on the y-axis to adjust the scale.
Sample Learning Goals
- Given a function sketch, the derivative, or integral curves
- Use the language of calculus to discuss motion
- Explain what the effect of a discontinuity in a function has on the derivative and the integral curves
- Explain the difference between smooth versus piecewise continuous function curve
- Be able to describe in words with illustrations what the derivative and integral functions are.
- Students generalize the idea of a graph [F(x) vs x] or [x(t) vs t] can represent the same thing.
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For Teachers
Teacher Tips
| Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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| Algebra-based Physics Semester one lessons, clicker questions, and schedule in pdf (Inquiry Based) |
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Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
Lab Demo CQs HW |
| Calculus Grapher: Relating motion graphs to calculus graphs |
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Trish Loeblein, Mike Dubson | HS UG-Intro |
CQs HW |
| Calculus Grapher for Math (Pre-Calculus or Calculus) |
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Trish Loeblein, Mike Dubson | UG-Intro HS |
CQs Demo HW |
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| How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? |
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Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | |
| Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS |
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Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | |
| MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
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| Kinematics | Wang Yunhe | HS | Lab | ||
| PhET Simulations Aligned for AP Physics C | Roberta Tanner | HS | Other | ||
| Calculus Graphing | Patrick Foley | HS | Lab | ||
| 미적분 그래프 작성기 사용설명서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | UG-Intro HS |
Lab CQs Demo |
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Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Credits
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