I'm Focused on the Right Directrix

In this lesson, the geometric definition of a parabola is introduced. Students will also learn how to write the equation of a parabola in vertex form given its focus and directrix.
Resource ID#: 130053 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Graphing Calculators, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: quadratic function, parabola, focus, vertex, directrix, equation of a parabola
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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