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This Parabolas: Invisible Graph interactive also includes:
Envision the function as the point swings. Given a point connected to another point and a line, pupils trace through an invisible graph. Learners identify the name of the given point and the line and determine the type of conic section created by the trace.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the activity by asking the class to determine the equation of the parabola
- Provide a graphic organizer for class members to record and define aspects of a parabola
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Pros
- The supplemental material provides additional examples
- Reveals the correct answer if necessary
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- None