The Math Behind the Records

Students will develop an understanding of how the position of the focus and directrix affect the shape of a parabola. They will also learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and directrix. Ultimately this will lead to students being able to write an equation to model the parabolic path an athlete's center of mass follows during the high jump.

Resource ID#: 48253 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: parabola, focus, directrix, vertex form, quadratic

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video/Audio/Animation, Educational Software / Tool, Student Center Activity

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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