Equations of Parabolas Teacher Resources

Pupils use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas using a graphing calculator, given a specific move to make. this lesson may be used as a review or as extra practice, in groups or individually.

For this algebra worksheet, students are given the vertex and focus of each parabola and asked to write the equation of the parabola. They are given the directrix and vertex and asked to write the equation of the parabola. There are 24...

Explore the properties of parabolas in this lesson. Construct a parabola given a focus and a directrix on the Ti-Nspire. Write equations of parabolas in vertex form and determine the a value of a parabola given a focus and directrix.

Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios.  In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios lesson plan, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks.  Students put a grid on...

Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.

In this parabolas learning exercise, students solve 28 short answer problems. Students find the focus, directrix, axis, and equations of parabolas.  Students match the equation of a parabola with it's correct graph.

Through a variety of hands-on activities and physical scenarios, this far-reaching unit leads learners through an exceptionally thorough exploration of circles and parabolas as conic sections. Geometric construction techniques are used...

Students identify the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. In this algebra activity, students graph parabolas and factor quadratic equations. They perform transformation on the parabolas.

Students explore linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola.

Students become acquainted with linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola. Also prepare tables of paired values as preparation for plotting a line. They study the cartesian equation of an ellipse, with a worked example.

Learn about equations of parabolas.

Students use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas, given a specific move to make.

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A lesson plan using the computers to help students understand the various forms of equations of parabola. The site requires students to use the computer and offers a possible assessment of the instructional activity.

This lesson uses the geometric definition of a parabola to derive its equation in standard form. Students can watch a video tutorial to learn the concept and then practice the skill by taking a quiz.

This reference material introduces the terms and equations related to parabolas in the context of conics. Also, relates concepts to previously-learned material and shows how to 'read' from the 'conics' form of the parabola equation.

This is a TI-Navigator Activity Center file that is used as a class warm up or for checking understanding. Students are to contribute an equation of a parabola that will pass through the most number of sunflowers.

The purpose of this task is to show that the points on a parabola can be characterized by being equidistant from a point (the focus) and a line (the directrix). Aligns with HSG-GPE.A.2.

A brief overview on calculating various measures of segments, like focus to vertex and vertex to directix, is given. Additionally, equations of parabolas in general, standard, and vertex forms are listed.

This lesson introduces the vertex format for parabolic equations.

Given the focus and the directrix of a parabola, find its equation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given the focus and the directrix of a parabola, find its equation.