Lesson #151
Circles, Parabolas,
and Lines
Quote of the Day:
"There is a difference between not knowing and not knowing yet."
-- Shelia Tobias
Objectives:
The student will write the equation for parabolas, circles,
and lines given certain information.
1. Collect homework.
2. Discuss the rules for Tracker on the computer.
3. Take students to the computer lab and have them play
Tracker on the computer (in groups of 2 or 3).
Have them select lines and circles for the first game.
Then have them try circles and parabolas.