Divergence and Curl

Highlights of the activity

1. This small group activity is designed to emphasize the geometry of divergence and curl.
2. Students work in small groups to determine the divergence and curl of several (2-dimensional) vector fields.
3. The whole class wrap-up discussion emphasizes the relationship between divergence and flux, and between curl and circulation.

Reasons to spend class time on the activity

Emphasizes the geometric nature of divergence and curl, and their relationship to flux and circulation.

Reflections

• Reflections from the original implementation.

• Reflections from "official" adapters/adopters.

• Reflections from the general public.

Instructor's Guide

• Wiki version

vccurlguide.pdf

Student Handouts

vccurlhand.pdf