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Jump at the chance to use a crazy fun resource. After viewing a short movie clip of a motorcycle stunt, scholars determine whether the motorcyclist will clear a row of buses. They'll likely use a graph of a quadratic function to make their determinations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class make videos of other applications of quadratic functions
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have previous experience with quadratic equations and parabolas
- Resource suggests the use of GeoGebra for graphing
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Use of a movie clip likely motivates young pupils
Cons
- Connection to the standard is thin