Cool Tool For Ellipses

Use this interactive GeoGebraTube tool to see how the foci and other graph characteristics are related to the equation of the ellipse.  Make sure you use the sliders to change the characteristics of your ellipse and pay attention to how the graph relates to its equation each time.
Resource ID#: 87330 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: https://www.geogebra.org/m/vZ6T6S23

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Adobe Flash Player, Java Plugin, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: ellipse, graph, equation, foci, directrix
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection: Mathematics - Geometry - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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