Here is a set of activities to teach parent functions and their characteristics. Parent functions include the standard functions: linear, constant, absolute value, quadratic, square root, cubic, cube root, reciprocal, exponential, and logarithmic. It also includes the greatest integer function (step), inverse square, and sign functions.
The activities include: Matching Games, Scavenger Hunt, Function Characteristics Posters, and Tic-Tac-Toe. Activities can be expanded and customized.