Description
This project is great for Algebra 1. The students will model projectiles with a quadratic equation and use that to predict where to place a target to hit the bullseye. You will need to buy various types of candy (each group gets a different type of candy) and some small catapults such as these on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pitsco-Laser-Cut-Basswood-Catapult-Individual/dp/B0085YXVOK/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1453597014&sr=8-23&keywords=catapult. The students will gather data using meter sticks and video taping. For homework, they will find a quadratic equation that models the projectile and use that to determine where their candy will land. Then, you can have a class competition by placing the targets the distance that the students determined away from the catapult and see who gets closest to the bullseye!
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Highlights
Digital downloads
Grades
9th - 10th
Standards
CCSSHSF-IF.C.7a
CCSSHSF-IF.C.8a
CCSSMP4
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Pages
7
Answer Key
Not Included
Teaching Duration
3 days
Description
This project is great for Algebra 1. The students will model projectiles with a quadratic equation and use that to predict where to place a target to hit the bullseye. You will need to buy various types of candy (each group gets a different type of candy) and some small catapults such as these on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pitsco-Laser-Cut-Basswood-Catapult-Individual/dp/B0085YXVOK/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1453597014&sr=8-23&keywords=catapult. The students will gather data using meter sticks and video taping. For homework, they will find a quadratic equation that models the projectile and use that to determine where their candy will land. Then, you can have a class competition by placing the targets the distance that the students determined away from the catapult and see who gets closest to the bullseye!
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GT kids love this, so much fun for me as well!
Nice activity!!!
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Standards
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CCSSHSF-IF.C.7a
Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
CCSSHSF-IF.C.8a
Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic function to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret these in terms of a context.
CCSSMP4
Model with mathematics. Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. In early grades, this might be as simple as writing an addition equation to describe a situation. In middle grades, a student might apply proportional reasoning to plan a school event or analyze a problem in the community. By high school, a student might use geometry to solve a design problem or use a function to describe how one quantity of interest depends on another. Mathematically proficient students who can apply what they know are comfortable making assumptions and approximations to simplify a complicated situation, realizing that these may need revision later. They are able to identify important quantities in a practical situation and map their relationships using such tools as diagrams, two-way tables, graphs, flowcharts and formulas. They can analyze those relationships mathematically to draw conclusions. They routinely interpret their mathematical results in the context of the situation and reflect on whether the results make sense, possibly improving the model if it has not served its purpose.
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