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Trigonometry, art, and Valentine's Day come together in a creative activity about parametric equations. Learners calculate several equations before graphing them either by hand, on a graphic calculator, or Excel spreadsheet to curve their lines in the shape of a beautiful heart.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign for homework or independent extra credit on Valentine's Day
- Use as a Valentine's Day activity in trigonometry class
- Give extra points to students whose hearts are the smoothest
- Divide the class into three sections, and have each section try one strategy before moving on to the next one; have class members reflect on which technique was easiest for them and which one worked the best
Classroom Considerations
- Provides a small grid to graph equations, but students may work better on a larger piece of graph paper
Pros
- All equations are linked at the bottom of the page
- Encourages critical thinking and problem solving
- Designed for high school Common Core standards
Cons
- None