Introduction to the Conic Section Parabola

This lesson is an introduction into conic sections using Styrofoam cups and then taking a closer look at the parabola by using patty paper to show students how a parabola is formed by a focus and a directrix.
Resource ID#: 28977 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: parabola, focus of a parabola, directrix, focal length, conic sections, cross sections and conic sections, parabola paper folding, slicing to get conics
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Image/Photograph,  Instructional Technique,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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