How do conic sections impact our world?

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How do conic sections impact our world?
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Unit Overview

• What are conic sections?
• How do I write and graph the equations of the
  four basic conic sections?
• What are some examples of conic sections in our
  world?
• How are the mathematical properties of conic
  sections exhibited in real world examples?

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Unit Design

• Discussion of the equations of parabolas,
  circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas
• Presentation of examples of each conic section
  and the techniques to manipulate the various
  forms
• Modeling of the graphing of each conic section

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Student Evaluation

• Homework assignments
• Quizzes
• Content Test
• PowerPoint presentation

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Project Objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of the basic
  characteristics of conic sections.
• Choose one conic section as your area of
  investigation.
• Present general information and the
  characteristic you will emphasize with your real
  world example.
• Utilize the Internet to locate an example of your
  conic section.
• Identify its characteristic of interest.

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Project Objectives, continued

• Provide various applications, diagrams, pictures,
  etc. of your real world example.
• State the essential question and you particular
  answer.
• Present your real world example.
• State the conclusions you have drawn from your
  work.
• Prepare a bibliography.
• Organization your information in a PowerPoint
  presentation.