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eBook
Rice University

Algebra and Trigonometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Move on into trigonometry. An informative eBook takes the content of a College Algebra course and adds more relating to trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The content organization allows pupils to build upon their learning by...
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eBook
Rice University

Precalculus

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Conics

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students explore conics using four different graphs. In this calculus lesson, students analyze parabola, hyperbolas, circles and ellipses. They find the directrix and discuss how they relate to each type of graph.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pictures, Graphs and Diagrams

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra learning exercise, students define vocabulary related to circles, and other conics. They graph hyperbolas and eclipse. There are 20 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

Surface Area and Volume

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this surface area worksheet, students determine the surface area of a rectangular box given the volume. They graph hyperbolas and calculate the dimensions of a cone. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 11 - Objective 6.1 Parabola

For Students 11th - 12th
In this parabolic exercise, students find the vertex and axis of symmetry of parabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses. They sketch the graph. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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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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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Cross Sections

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Use this activity on cross-sections of three-dimensional shapes in your math class to work on algebra or geometry Common Core standards. The instructional activity includes a list of relevent terminology, and a step-by-step process to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Newton's Second Law Of Motion

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that investigates Newton's Second Law of Motion. They conduct an experiment of observing balls that are rolled down a ramp. The lesson includes background information for the teacher for preparation and...
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App
Bytes Arithmetic

Geometry Pad+

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Graphing paper, pencil, ruler, protractor, and compass, all get replaced or supplemented with this dynamic geometry application. Here, you can create, move, and scale many different shapes, as well as, explore and change their properties...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Conics Introduction and Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
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.
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Activity
Curated OER

Introduction to Conics

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Just exactly where does the name conic come from? This brief hands-on exploration explains it all. Have your class cut cones to create their own conics, then assess their understanding with a few identification problems. Consider making...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Definitions of Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders identify parts of a parabola and circle. They solve systems of equations and answer questions about radius, foci and conics. There are 20 questions on this test. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra II Test

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra test, students must determine 3 definitions, match 4 equations to the answer, 4 short answer, and graph 4 points on a coordinate plane. There are 20 questions total.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Classifying Conic Sections

For Students 10th - 11th
In this conic section worksheet, students classify 8 conic sections. They write the standard form of 8 conic sections. Students sketch the graph of six shapes. For the graphs, students are directed to find either vertex and focus, or...
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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
Curated OER

Circles

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students graph circles. In this graphing instructional activity students write equations for circles. Students solve equations for circles and graph the results.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slopes and Slope Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the slope...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Conic Sections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners slice cones and identify the different conics formed. They then derive the formula to solve problems involving cones. Pull out the TI calculators to visualize the slicing and the different parts and properties created.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra 2 Test

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems involving functions, systems and conics. They simplify radicals and graph parabolas identifying the focus and ellipse. There are 20 questions.
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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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kepler And His Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in an overview of the story of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler, and of Kepler's laws. Each of Kepler's laws be studied separately in more detail in later lessons. They examine Kepler's 3rd law.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kepler and his Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine Kepler's Laws. They confirm Kepler's 3rd law by comparing orbital periods and mean distances for all major planets and study conic sections, qualitatively.

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