This book is an excellent source of activities to introduce middle school students to data collection technology. The book contains twelve activities that integrate mathematics and science, with an emphasis on data collection and analysis. Each activity presents a problem relevant to the student's everyday experience. Black line masters for student handouts and an extensive set of teacher notes are included.
Students also study bouncing objects, acceleration due to gravity, and pendulum motion.
Activities in algebra, pre-calculus, and physics include linear, quadratic, and exponential regression and projectile motion. TI-86 contains 30 activities in mechanics, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. This book can be used in introductory physics college or advanced high school physics courses.