Quadratic Equations in Action

LA Mathematics GLEs: Grade 9 #4-6, 14, 15, 29, 36. Grade 10 #1, 2, 5, 20, 27 Grade 11/12 #1-10, 16, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27-29

LA algebra 2 Comprehensive Curriculum unit 5

Objectives:
1. Use quadratic equations to model real-life situations
2. Capture and upload video
3. Analyze video useing Logger Pro3 computer software
4. Prepare power point presentation

Procedure:
1. Discuss real-life situations (on campus) that produce a parabola-shaped curve.
Examples: kicking a soccer ball, shooting a free-throw (basketball), bouncing a ball to another person, pole-vaulting, throwing an object from a height, shooting an arrow at a targer, etc.
2. Make a list of student suggested situations on the board.
3. Create groups (3-4 students per group)
4. Randomly assign groups to a real-life situation
5. Students use Tool Factory mobile digital camera lab to capture a video of their situation.
6. In the computer lab, students upload the video to Logger-pro 3 computer software
7. Use Logger-pro 3 software to analyze video.
8. Use data to create a power-point presentation of situation and analysis (be sure to include video in presentation).

Assessment:
1. Teacher observation
2. Oral discussion
3. Group project
4. Class presentation