Model real-life structures with mathematics. A project-based lesson presents a problem situation requiring classes to develop a function to model the St. Louis Arch and the Rainbow Bridge in Arizona. They create their models by investigating transformations. 

Concepts

transformations, translations, reflections, quadratic equations, parabolas

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Requires both a graphical and algebraic solution for the model
• Use Desmos, or similar tool, to insert a photo of the structures as the background of the coordinate plane

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes learners have access to graphing calculators or an alternative online tool

Pros

• Provides documents in an editable format
• Includes all relevant information and diagrams

Cons

• Does not include a solution guide or scoring rubric

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.2 HSF-BF.B.3