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Elliptical Orbits Project (PBL) - Precalculus Conic Sections & Eccentricity
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
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Lesson Plan: Parallax and Trigonometry
This lesson engages high school students in understanding how trigonometry is applied to measure distances using the principle of parallax, a key method in astronomy. Students investigate how a shift in viewpoint creates a measurable angle that, combined with a known baseline, forms a triangle. By applying trigonometric functions and small-angle approximations, students calculate distances to objects, simulating the method astronomers use to determine the distance to nearby stars. Through intera
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Geometry, PreCalculus
CCSS, NGSS
HSG-CO.D.12
, HSG-SRT.C.8
, HSS-ID.B.6
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