- Author:
- William Allred, Carrie Robledo
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Level:
- High School
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
- Language:
- English
Education Standards
9-12 Math 1: World Wide Parabolas
Overview
F-IF.7: Analyze linear, exponential, and quadratic functions by generating different representations, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases, to show key features, including: domain and range; rate of change; intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; maximums and minimums; and end behavior.
Instructor Directions
Project Description | |
Name of Project | Parabolas |
Subject Area | Math 1 |
Targeted Standards | F-IF.7: Analyze linear, exponential, and quadratic functions by generating different representations, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases, to show key features, including: domain and range; rate of change; intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; maximums and minimums; and end behavior. |
Driving Question / Problem / Activator | Identify different components of a parabola graph and equation |
Project Summary | This is an introductory project where students find parabolas in the real world followed by a scavenger hunt to show understanding. |
Estimated Time | 3 days (3 hours) total, 1 day (1 hour research), 2 days (2 hours) GooseChase |
Materials / Resources (including link to slideshow if available) | GooseChaseQuadratic Functions Interactive Notes BundleParabolas in the Real World Video |
Tags | Parabola, math 1, quadratic function |
Project Outline | |
Ask | What is a quadratic function (parabola) and it’s associated parts |
Imagine | Research different parabola shapes in the real-world |
Plan | Find a quadratic function in real-life |
Create | Solve quadratic functions using a variety of methods. |
Improve | Have you tried all the methods?Which method seems to be your go to method? |
Closure / Student Reflections | |
Possible Modifications / Extensions | Allow students to work in groups |
Evaluation (Pre/Post)
Insert Links to Google Forms
Pretest Link:
Post-test Link:
Credits or Modified From
GooseChase
TpT - Apples and Bananas Education
YouTube - Jennifer Anderson
Additional Resources / Help for teaching this lesson
Sample Pictures / Video