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Get moving to a better understanding of graphs of derivatives. Using motion sensors, scholars vary their velocities to create graphs of the first derivative of a function. The activity challenges groups to first create a script of the movement, which doubles as a description of the graph.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a graphic organizer with the graphs, first derivative, and second derivative of each function in the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Expects previous work with limits and finding derivatives algebraically
- Requires CBL motion sensor units for each group
- Third in a series of four lessons
Pros
- Provides a warm-up activity that introduces the lesson
- Includes readiness level grouping recommendations and differentiation suggestions within each group
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- None