Applying Algebra to Pendulums:

Language Acquisition Using Manipulatives

NSTA 2011 San Francisco
Friday, March 11 9:30-10:30 AM

The workshop will focus on language acquisition, using hands-on

activities to understand the concept of algebraic function as applied to

pendulum motion.
By Sandra Robins

Activities:

The Magic Box/Function Table

Resonant Rings

Using a Word Wall

Pendulum

PhET Simulation: Pendulum Lab

An online pendulum applet for investigating the mathematics behind pendulums

Contact the Exploratorium Teacher Institute for more information:
www.exploratorium.edu/ti
415 561 0313
srobins(at)exploratorium(dot)edu