Promethean Flipchart Library for Algebra: Space Travel
Scientists use conic sections to map the trajectories of spacecraft in flight. The setting for this episode is a planned future flight to Mars. As the ship travels from Earth to Mars, parabolic, circular, and elliptical paths are explored. In the process students will learn the difference between a quadratic relation and a quadratic function. T he liftoff and pre-orbital path of the rocket is described by a parabola. Students explore the properties of parabolas from the standpoint of the parametric equations that describe the horizontal and vertical directions of motion for the rocket.
Key concepts: conic sections, parabolas, parametric equations
Each Flipchart includes:
- Nearly 20 minutes of video content
- Teaching notes
- Overview of key math concepts
- Hands-on, technology-based activities that use the TI-Nspire graphing calculator or the Geogebra software.
Format: Promethean Flipchart. Requires Active Inspire software.
Copyright: 2011
Grade Range: 8-10
Price: $9.99 per download
- Item #: M4MPROMETHALG11
