For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the case of the blob, that reaction is a trip several feet in the air! Learners begin by watching the world-record blob jump. They then analyze the flight of the person using a quadratic model.

Concepts

quadratic functions, math modeling, projectile motion

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils write a quadratic function for both the first and second person
• Incorporate vectors to describe the magnitude and direction of the motion

Classroom Considerations

• Requires experience with dropped and thrown objects (projectile motion)

Pros

• Incorporates an intriguing video that draws the attention of pupils
• Provides additional or alternative questions to continue the analysis

Cons

• Does not include the necessary measurement to answer the question; you must conduct research to find the beginning measurements

Common Core

HSA-REI.C.9 HSF-LE.A.3