CK-12 Foundation
Ellipses Centered at the Origin: Lithotripsy
Investigate ellipses through the lens of medical applications. Pupils use a medical scenario to determine the equation of an ellipse. By using the interactive, learners determine the foci and major and minor axes of the ellipse that...
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Ellipses
In this ellipses worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 6 different problems. First, they write an equation for each ellipse shown. Then, students find the coordinates of the center and foci and the lengths of the major and minor axes.
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Ellipses
In this ellipses worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 4 different problems. First, they define what an ellipse is and draw a picture. Then, students find the coordinates of the center and the foci and the lengths of the major and...
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Ellipses
Students define ellipses and their properties. In this calculus lesson, students analyze ellipses for their shape, center, major and minor axes. They create a paper ellipse to have a visual of what an ellipse really looks like in 3D.
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Using the Distance Formula
In this distance formula worksheet, students solve and complete 30 various types of problems. First, they find the exact distance between each pair of points and make a sketch of the situation. Then, students find the center, horizontal...
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Conic Sections Applications and Properties
In this algebra activity, 11th graders graph parabolas and figure out the major axis and minor axis of the graph. They also find the focus. There are 4 problems on this activity.
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Ellipses
In this ellipses worksheet, students solve and complete 30 various types of problems that include determining the characteristics of ellipses. First, they draw the graph for each ellipse, labeling the center, foci, vertices, and...
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Creating Bar Graph
Seventh graders, after an explanation and demonstration compare how many different places there at Cocowalk.
NASA
Rendezvous For Two
Imagine the challenge of getting the space shuttle to rendezvous with the International Space Station. Groups must determine the elliptical transfer orbit needed to get the space shuttle from its orbit to the orbit of the International...
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Properties of a Good Graph
In this chemistry worksheet, students examine the common characteristics of an acceptable graph that is meant to be used to display data.
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Conics
In this conic sections worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 16 different types of equations. First, they find the equation of the conic that has a given focus and directrix. Then, students convert each given polynomial to standard...
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Organizing Data
In this statistics worksheet, 11th graders collect data and organize it using a frequency table. They plot their data and analyze it using stem and leaf plots. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Worksheet 29 Spring 1999
In this math worksheet, students describe in terms of reflections what happens to a point when (r, θ) in polar coordinates changes. They also discuss the concept of symmetry.
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Various words: 34
In this fill in the blanks worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Students complete 7 multiple choice questions.
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Respiration in Sammy's Cells
Students practice translating biological ideas into graphical representations and explore respiration in the context of an exercise session in this 50 minute instructional activity on aerobic and anaerobic respiration. The instructional...
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Egg Measurement
Students explore measurement and units. They measure eggs to determine their density, mass and percent composition. An inquiry approach is used for students to ascertain the mass.