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Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project
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"My students had fun completing this project. My students completed it over 3 days , it is a great mini project connecting classroom learning with the real world ."
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"I loved this but my students loved it more. They had so much fun with real life parables. It was very easy to follow and everything was done for me. Print and go!"
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Description

Connect math to real life in this Graphing Quadratic Functions Project. This project based learning activity is perfect for students to write a quadratic equation, graph the quadratic, and analyze characteristics of the graph. Plus, they have fun taking a selfie with a parabola in the real world!!!

Parabola Selfie Project: Students will analyze a parabola in the real world by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the following skills:

• Find a parabola in the real world and identify it’s dimensions

• Graph the parabola and determine the following characteristics of the function:

• Domain and Range

• Minima/Maxima

• Intervals of Increase and Decrease

• Vertex

• A point and a reflection point

• Axis of Symmetry

• Zeros

• Y-Intercept

• Write an equation (vertex form and standard form) that represents the parabola

Included:

- Student handout with instructions - 100% Editable

- A VIDEO is included on how to use Desmos for this activity

- Rubric - 100% editable

Check out the preview to see what skills are covered and more details of this fun project!!!

✅ Click HERE to SAVE over 30% on the Quadratic Equations Activities Mini-Bundle


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Systems of Linear Equations Project

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Graph Quadratic Equations Project PBL Real World Math Functions Activity Project

Algebra and Beyond
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8th - 10th
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Pages
6 pages
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
2 days

What others say

"My students had fun completing this project. My students completed it over 3 days , it is a great mini project connecting classroom learning with the real world ."
star
Vibha S.
"I loved this but my students loved it more. They had so much fun with real life parables. It was very easy to follow and everything was done for me. Print and go!"
star
Rebecca H.

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Description

Connect math to real life in this Graphing Quadratic Functions Project. This project based learning activity is perfect for students to write a quadratic equation, graph the quadratic, and analyze characteristics of the graph. Plus, they have fun taking a selfie with a parabola in the real world!!!

Parabola Selfie Project: Students will analyze a parabola in the real world by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the following skills:

• Find a parabola in the real world and identify it’s dimensions

• Graph the parabola and determine the following characteristics of the function:

• Domain and Range

• Minima/Maxima

• Intervals of Increase and Decrease

• Vertex

• A point and a reflection point

• Axis of Symmetry

• Zeros

• Y-Intercept

• Write an equation (vertex form and standard form) that represents the parabola

Included:

- Student handout with instructions - 100% Editable

- A VIDEO is included on how to use Desmos for this activity

- Rubric - 100% editable

Check out the preview to see what skills are covered and more details of this fun project!!!

✅ Click HERE to SAVE over 30% on the Quadratic Equations Activities Mini-Bundle


You can find more Real World Projects here:

Real World Linear Equations Project

Systems of Linear Equations Project

Linear, Exponential, & Quadratic Regression Project

Exponential Regression Project | Cryptocurrency

Solving Absolute Value Inequalities Project

Real World Quadratic Regression Project

Math Review Project | Math Vlogger

DID YOU KNOW?!?! – You can earn TPT CREDIT by leaving a review!!! I appreciate all feedback on my resources!

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

© Algebra and Beyond

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Love this activity!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 15, 2026
Students also enjoy this one! Great way to practice with all forms of a Quadratic equation
Stacy S.
7 reviews • North Carolina
Grades taught: 9th, 10th
Great Assessment
Rated 5 out of 5
March 22, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This was the perfect alternative to a test and my students were so engaged the entire project!
Elizabeth Nixon
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436 reviews • Florida
Grades taught: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
An Engaging , mini project for Algebra 2
Rated 5 out of 5
January 23, 2026
Met expectations
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Standards-aligned
My students had fun completing this project. My students completed it over 3 days , it is a great mini project connecting classroom learning with the real world .
Vibha S.
15 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th
Quick Project.
Rated 4 out of 5
November 25, 2025
Overall the project was good. I'm glad it had an editable rubric as I felt the points were a bit too high for what was being asked.
Rebecca P.
29 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Quadratic fun!
Rated 5 out of 5
November 3, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This was a fun activity for my students to practice their math concepts!
McMonigle Makes
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377 reviews • Pennsylvania
Grades taught: 10th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Quadratic Functions Project
Rated 5 out of 5
September 23, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This was a really engaging project that helped with the learning.
Christine P.
59 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Amazing resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 5, 2025
Met expectations
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I loved this but my students loved it more. They had so much fun with real life parables. It was very easy to follow and everything was done for me. Print and go!
Rebecca H.
275 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 22, 2025
My students loved this! They worked on it in class as we learned the concepts. It was cool to watch them learn the features of desmos and put their knowledge to work as they worked through the packet.
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Standards

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For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship.
Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
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