Fundamental Topics in Science
Introduction to Fundamental Topics in Science
Note to Teachers v
National Science Education Standards v
Organization of Fundamental Topics in Science vi
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Installing this Application vii
Deleting an Application vii
Navigating Fundamental Topics in Science
Starting the Application viii
Table of Contents Screens viii
Returning to the Table of Contents viii
Leaving the Application ix
Horizontal Menus ix
Vertical Menus ix
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1: Scientific Method
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Teacher Notes 1-6
2: Precision & Accuracy
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Teacher Notes 2-6
3: Scientific Notation
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Teacher Notes 3-4
4: Units & Conversions
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Teacher Notes 4-3
5: Data & Graphs
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Teacher Notes 5-7
6: Vectors
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Teacher Notes 6-6
TIps
TIp 1: Resetting Your Calculator 1-1
TIp 2: Adjusting Your Calculator Settings 2-1
TIp 3: Graphing a Function in the Standard Window 3-1
TIp 4: Creating a Table 4-1
TIp 5: Adjusting the Viewing Window 5-1
TIp 6: Using Lists 6-1
TIp 7: Creating a Statistical Plot 7-1
TIp 8: Finding the Best Line of Fit for a Set of Data 8-1
TIp 9: Sending and Receiving Data between Calculators 9-1
TIp 10: Managing Your Calculator’s Memory 10-1