Which carnival ride is this function modeling? One of my favorite recent submissions! This graph includes a student handout with follow-up questions and graphing opportunities.
Tag: trigonometric functions
Comparing Ionospheres of Mars and Earth
What can measuring the amounts of plasma on Mars and Earth tell us about characterizing the environment and evolution of the atmosphere on different planets? This slow reveal graph comes from Dr. Angeline Burrell, from her own research and a paper she co-authored. There are beautiful connections to trigonometry, and this slow reveal is also an example of one that focuses on natural rather than social science. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.