Calculus
The activities are organized by topic in the tables below. The first table is a collection of interactive files that were written by members of our department. The second table contains references to copyrighted activities used in our classes. Both tables are organized in the same manner. In the first column, topics are listed. In the second column, the name and a brief description of the activity is given. In the third column, we have made reference to the sections in our textbooks where we have used the activity. Below the table, we list bibliographical information for the books and computer activities referenced.
The topics included in the first table are slope fields, area between two polar graphs and Taylor series. Included in the second table are Reimann sums, volumes, arclengths, and parametrics.
| Topic | Name and Description of Activity | Textbook Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Slope Fields | Slope fields |
Thomas Section 6.12 |
Taylor Series |
Taylor Series |
Thomas Section 8.9 |
| Polar Graph Areas | Polar Area Sketchpad Demonstration |
Thomas Section 9.9 |
Bibliography:
T- Calculus, Thomas, Jr., George B., Finney, Ross L., Weir, Maurice, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1996.
| Topic | Name and Description of Activity | Textbook Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Reimann Sums | Reimann Sums Exploring Calculus CD-ROM, Extra Extra!!! folder |
Thomas Section 4.5 |
Volumes |
Volumes by Revolution Calculus in Motion |
Thomas Sections 5.3,4 |
| Known Cross Sections Sketchpad Demonstration Calculus in Motion |
Thomas Section 5.2 | |
| Assorted Topics | BC Calculus Topics Exploring Calculus CD-ROM, BC_Topics folder |
Thomas |
Bibliography:
Calculus, Thomas, Jr., George B., Finney, Ross L., Weir, Maurice, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1996.
Calculus in Motion, Audrey Weeks, www.calculusinmotion.com.
Exploring Calculus with The Geometer's Sketchpad, Clements, Cindy, Pantozzi, Ralph, Steketee, Scott, Key Curriculum Press, 2002.