Illuminations: Sums of Vectors and Their Properties

This example illustrates how using a dynamic geometrical representation can help students develop an understanding of vectors and their properties, as described in the Number and Operations Standard.

Students manipulate a two vectors to control the movement of a plane in a game-like setting. Students extend their knowledge from the first lesson to further investigate the system of vectors.

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STEAM Topics Resource Audience Grade Level Tags

Math Topics

Geometry, Vectors

High School, Educator

9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

geoometrical representation, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Vectors

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Illuminations (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

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Illuminations: Components of a Vector

Illuminations (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

In this lesson, students manipulate a velocity vector to control the movement of a car in a game setting.

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Lesson.aspx?id=1589