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Curated OER

Hyperbolas: Sketching from the Equation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this algebra worksheet, learners sketch graphs of hyperbolas after solving equations to standard form and interpreting the center, vertices, foci, axis, asymptotes, and eccentricity from the equation. There are 58 questions.
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Assessment
Concord Consortium

The Line and the Ellipse

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What do a line and an ellipse have in common? Maybe zero, one, or two points! Learners consider the equation of an ellipse and a line to determine if their graphs have any shared points. They then write a system of equations, including...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 3 Math 126: Ellipses and Hyperbolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ellipses and hyperbolas worksheet, students solve 8 short answer and graphing problems. Students graph ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas given an equation. Students identify the foci of an ellipse or hyperbola.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ellipses (Part 1)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work with Ellipses in Algebra II. In this algebra lesson, students solve an equation with a radical expression. They graph ellipses and write an equation for them.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Curves from Geometry

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Escape to investigate hyperbolas. Pupils take a look at what happens to the elliptical orbital path of a satellite that exceeds escape velocity as the opener to the eighth lesson in a unit of 23. Scholars analyze basic hyperbolas and how...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Conic Sections and Locii

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between ellipse and hyperbola. For this algebra lesson, students graph and solve elliptical equations. They use the cabri program to create the different conics and move them around.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Eccentricity

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this eccentricity worksheet, students solve and complete 20 various types of problems that include the eccentricity of an ellipse and a hyperbola. First, they graph each ellipse and list the variable values, calculating the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Conics and Graphing

For Students 11th - 12th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve equations by graphing an ellipse, circle and hyperbola. They match equations to graphs and define each type of function. There are 20 questions total.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering Conic Sections in the Motion of Heavenly Bodies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Math scholars study conics and how they are used today. In this mathematical lesson, pupils construct and slice cones after viewing a demonstration. 
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Ellipse

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of ellipses. In this ellipses lesson, they construct ellipses on their paper and follow directions on a worksheet that allow them to investigate an ellipse in more depth by looking at the major axis, foci, etc.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Hyperbolas

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the graphs of hyperbolas. They find the center and directrix. There are 10 questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Conic Sections

For Students 11th - 12th
In this conic sections worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems identifying various types of conic sections. First, they write each equation given in standard form. Then, students determine whether the graph of each of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Confocal Conics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars describe conic sections from an equation or graph. They examine a family of conics that share a vertex, describe their relationship and write an equation. Students interpret the relationship between conic sections and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Conic Sections

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving ellipses, parabolas, circles, and hyperbolas.  The one page worksheet contains nineteen problems.  Answers are included. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Eccentricity of Conic Sections

For Students 11th
In this conic sections worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 26 various types of problems. First, they identify the eccentricity of each equation shown. Then, students use the information provided to write the standard form equation...
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Curated OER

Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Conic Flyer

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Graphing conics made easy. Individuals use an interactive to graph conic sections. The app can handle circles, vertical and horizontal parabolas, ellipses, and vertical and horizontal hyperbolas.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

As The World Curves

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students partisipate in a web scavenger hunt on an introductory lesson for conic sections. They become familiar with general forms of the equations, what they look like, and how they are used in the real-world.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs and Ellipses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs And Ellipses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners 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.
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Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module 3 Assessment Task

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Time to take a pulse check. The mid-module assessment allows pupils to check where their knowledge falls for the first portion of the module. The 10th resource in a series of 23 covers content from the binomial theorem to hyperbolas....
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Standard Form of Conics

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a complete go-to guide for the standard form of conics? This five-page packet does a nice job of connecting conics to prior knowledge of functions and transformations. Adapt the resource as Algebra II lesson plan notes, or...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Special Graph Paper

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students explore the different graphs of conics such as ellipse, hyperbola and parabola. They use special graph paper to graph. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hyperbolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners find the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes of hyperbolas. They graph hyperbolas and determine the equation of a hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis. They derive general coordinates for the foci of a hyperbola with a...