3-D Conic Section Explorer

Using this resource, students can manipulate the measurements of a 3-D hourglass figure (double-napped cone) and its intersecting plane to see how the graph of a conic section changes. Students will see the impact of changing the height and slant of the cone and the m and b values of the plane on the shape of the graph. Students can also rotate and re-size the cone and graph to view from different angles.

Resource ID#: 83657 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Students

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Adobe Flash Player

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: cone, conic section, cross-section, double-napped cone, graph, plane

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative, 3D Modeling

Instructional Design Framework(s): Open Inquiry (Level 4)

Resource Collection: Mathematics - Geometry - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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