Team 9 West Leyden High School Northlake, IL

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Team 9West Leyden High SchoolNorthlake, IL

• Mikkel Storaasli Math Teacher
• Joe Ruffolo Physics Teacher
• Todd Veltman Chemistry/Physics Teacher
• Bryan Weinert Technology Director

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Topic

• A study of vectors covering mathematical concepts
  related to mechanics.

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Underlying Rationale for Interest

• To provide a computerized model that students can
  manipulate to verify their physical demonstration
  and then conduct further investigations while
  changing additional variables
• To provide a visual representation of physical
  data

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Modeling Tools

• The students will use
• NIH Image to analyze and take measurements from
  video of the physical data collection
• Stella to run through the computerized model to
  verify their results and conduct further
  investigations
• Mathematica to investigate vectors in 3D

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S T E L L A M O D E L
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S T E L L A M O D E L
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Components Addressed

• Aligning the module to the NCTM, NSTA, and State
  of Illinois standards.
• Teaching strategies
• Assessments

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Timeline
Microsoft Visio 2000 Enhanced