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Modeling the Motion of a Swing
How to Use the Swing Lab in a Classroom Setting
This video provides teachers with an overview on how to use the Swing Lab materials in a classroom setting. The Swing Lab gives students an opportunity to create trigonometric functions to model a real-world problem. This lab activity helps your students explore the motion of a swinger by modeling the horizontal and vertical positions of the swinger over time.
YouTube Video Link - How to Use the Swing Lab in a Classroom Setting
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YouTube Video Link - Swing Lab Video to Show in your Classroom
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Swing Lab Animation
The list of materials for the lab activity includes the following:
TI 83 Data Sets:
- Horizontal Download Horizontal
- Vertical Download Vertical
- Swing Lab Directions for Downloading TI Data Download Swing Lab Directions for Downloading TI Data
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Student Handout: