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Elliptical Orbits Project (PBL) - Precalculus Conic Sections & Eccentricity

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This engaging Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity brings conic sections to life by having students explore how ellipses model real-world orbits. Students select a planet, moon, comet, or satellite and use research to gather key data such as eccentricity and orbital measurements, then create a mathematical model using the equation of an ellipse. They will construct and label a diagram, analyze how eccentricity affects the shape of the orbit, and present their findings through a visual project.

7th - 12th

Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus

CCSS

HSF-IF.B.4

, HSF-BF.A.1

, HSG-GPE.A.3

Geometry Tessellations All Around Us: Math Inquiry Project

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Susan Powers

Geometry is all around us. Tessellations are the art of maths. Make maths interactive and hands on. This 3 day math workshop includes trans disciplinary skills of observations, inferring and critical thinking, where the children have to identify polygons and create their own tessellations. This IB PYP aligned geometry presentation includes a slide show that demonstrates how patterns repeat and occur in nature. Take a walk outside and allow the children to explore and inquire for themselves! Th

3rd - 5th

Applied Math, Geometry, Math

Also included in: Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects