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I am a mathematics teacher of eighteen years and a physics teacher of
one.  I would love to hear more about the lab done on sine waves on the
TI calculator.  It would be beneficial to both my math and science students.
Please post it on the list or send it to my email address.

Thanks,

Ellie Studer
estuder@mother.esu1.k12.ne.us


On Fri, 3 Mar 1995, Edwin Schweber wrote:

> Phil Kline wrote:
> >
> >We are exploring the use of graphing calculators for use in both math
> >and >science areas next school year.  I would like some indication as >
> >to how many of physhare teachers are utilizing graphing calculators in
> >their physics classroom.  If so, do your students purchase the
> >calculators or do you have class sets for the students to borrow? Which
> >brands / model are you using?
>
>    I used TI-85 graphing calculators with my physics class last year (I
> am now at a different school) to illustrate the properties of waves. By
> adding sine curves we were able to illustrate standing waves, overtones
> and beats. The class seemed to enjoy the lab
>
>    I borrowed the calculators from the math department along with an LCD
> screen that I could use on an overhead to show the students what buttons
> to punch.
>
>    I could e-mail you the lab instruction sheet or post it on the list
> if anyone thinks that's appropriate.
>