Equation Grapher: Sketching Linear and Parabolic Graphs (Inquiry Based)
- Lesson plan for understanding coefficients.pdf - 85 kB
- 1 Student directions for understanding coefficients linear graphs.doc - 32 kB
- 2 Student directions for understanding coefficients parabolic graphs.doc - 32 kB
- 1 Student directions for understanding coefficients linear graphs.pdf - 90 kB
- Lesson plan for understanding coefficients.doc - 31 kB
- 2 Student directions for understanding coefficients parabolic graphs.pdf - 94 kB
| Title | Equation Grapher: Sketching Linear and Parabolic Graphs (Inquiry Based) |
| Description | This is a set of two inquiry based activities to help students with sketching graphs. Learning Goals for the first lesson: Students will be able to: Sketch how the graph of a line changes as b and c vary (y=bx + c) Predict how a line graph will look given an equation in other forms. Learning Goals for the second lesson: Students will be able to: Sketch how a parabola changes as a, b, and c vary (y=ax2 + bx + c). Predict how a parabolic graph will look given equations in other forms. |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Graphing, coeffcient, equation, line, math, parabola, phet activity |
| Simulation(s) | Equation Grapher |
| Author(s) | Trish Loeblein |
| School / Organization | PhET CU Boulder |
| Date submitted | 1/18/07 |
| Date updated | 7/7/13 |