Conic Sections Teacher Resources

The video tutorial discusses conic sections. Students learn about circles. The resource consists of examples with detailed explanations. (9:04).

The video tutorial [7:29] discusses conic sections. Students learn about hyperbolas. The resource consists of examples with detailed explanations.

The video tutorial discusses conic sections. Students learn about ellipses. The resource consists of examples with detailed explanations. [14:14]

The video tutorial discusses conic sections. Students learn about hyperbolas. The resource consists of examples with detailed explanations. [13:34]

Given an equation, the student will use parameter changes to graph an ellipse and to identify the changes in the graph of an ellipse.

Given an equation, the student will use parameter changes to graph a hyperbola and to identify the changes in the graph of a hyperbola.

Dr. Math and a couple of students discuss the possibility of whether parallel lines can be constructed as a degenerate case of conics.

Part 3 of the intro to hyperbolas

A video lesson that provides instruction on finding the focus and directrix of a parabola. The majority of the video shows how the formulas for the focus and directrix are derived. Then a concrete example is given and the formulas are...

Shows the graph of a parabola and how it slices a conic section.

A video lesson showing the algebraic relationship between the equation of an arbitrary hyperbola and its arbitrary tangent line. [10:04]

A video lesson exploring the foci of an ellipse. The formula for finding the foci is derived algebraically and then applied to a specific ellipse equation. [13:49]

Wondering who uses conics and where they occur in our lives? Dr. Math provides some answers to how math concepts involving conic sections, perabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses are applied practically.

"This applet allows the user to create graphs of conic sections. Using slider bars, one can manipulate the function to change the constant values and view the effects of those changes."

Gives brief description and standard equations for the four conic sections. Includes pictures, examples, and practice problems.

This site provides descriptions and helpful hints regarding conic sections - circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. Content also includes interactive problem solvers complete with a full analysis of the math behind the answer.

This resource provides an explanation of the equation for rotation of axes with conic sections includes an example with an ellipse.

Learn about conics sections with these interactive activities.

Examples of conic sections are given and the equation for their standard form is also given.

Students can investigate the graphs of conic sections in standard form. Cirlce, ellipse, and hyperbola graphs are included.

The video tutorial [10:29] discusses conic sections. Students learn about hyperbolas. The resource consists of examples with detailed explanations.

A brief definition of what degenerate conic sections are along with a picture.

This question and answer site from Dr. Math at the Math Forum looks at the situation of cutting a cone with a plane to get parallel lines. Can this be done?

Students can watch a video to explore hyperbolas.