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Identifying Conics Quiz	Circles (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Activity		[2]
A 10 question multiple choice quiz requiring students to identify a conic by the equation in standard form. Immediate feedback is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Trace of Shadow	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
When the sun moves around in the sky, the shadow cast by a vertical stick moves on the ground. The tip of the shadow traces some kind of curve. The curve depends on the observation point, and it also ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Hyperbolas Quiz	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)	JavaScript	Activity		[0]
This is a 10 question multiple choice quiz on hyperbolas. Includes questions the require understanding of foci and standard form. Hints are given as well as immediate feedback. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parabolas Quiz	Parabolas (Algebra II)	JavaScript	Activity		[0]
This is a 10 question multiple choice quiz on parabolas. Includes both vertical and horizontal parabolas as well as questions involving the directrix, all with optional hints. Self Checking with imm... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ellipses: The Congruent Triang...	Ellipses (Algebra II)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
A pair of congruent triangles holds the key to this unusual Sketchpad ellipse construction. The link to the activity itself is to a zip file that contains both the activity in pdf format and the co... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Conic Sections with ...	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Sketchpad	Activity	$	[0]
Students will explore the richness of conic sections by building their own physical models and then constructing more flexible models with Sketchpad. Students retain a solid connection with th... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Geometric Constructi...	Parabolas (Algebra II)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
This activity is an introduction to geometric constructions of parabolas. We will investigate their properties and characteristics. This activity has been adapted from the following article: Olmstead,... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parabolas: The Folded Rectangl...	Parabolas (Algebra II)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
With just a blank sheet of paper and a single point, students can fold a genuine parabola. Students model the technique with Sketchpad to reveal the underlying mathematics. The link to the activit... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Graphing App Activity	Conic sections (Algebra II)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity		[1]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the Conic Graphing App to help students learn about circles, ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas, and solve for the conic's characteristics. Equations are present... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Properties of an Ellipse	Conic sections (Algebra II)	TI-Nspire	Activity		[0]
This activity is intended to provide students with an opportunity to discover a few interesting properties of an ellipse. The ﬁrst property students will explore forms the basis of the deᤙ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Sections and Special Poi...	Graph from equation (Algebra II)	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This mini-lesson explains how to identify the type of conic section an equation represent, as well as how to identify its special points and graph it. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Equation of a Cir...	Circles (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This mini-lesson explains the basics of a circle such as radius, center, etc., as well as how to identify the key elements and graph the circles. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Equation of a Hyp...	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This mini-lesson explains the basics of a hyperbola such as the foci, center, asymptotes, etc., as well as how to identify the key elements and graph the hyperbola. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Equation of a Par...	Parabolas (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This mini-lesson explains thebasics of a parabola such as roots, axis of symmetry, etc., as well as how to identify the key elements and graph the parabola. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Hyperbolas--Sketching	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This has a full explanation of how to graph a hyperbola from a given equation. If you scroll down to the middle of the page, there is a flash movie that takes you through the graphing process step by... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Circles: Definitions and Formu...	Circles (Algebra II)	JavaScript	Support Material		[0]
The user reviews circles, terms related to circles, and formulas and equations associated with circles. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Sections	Conic sections (Algebra II)	JavaScript	Support Material		[1]
The user reviews the different conic sections with illustrations and equations for each. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parametric Representations of ...	Conic sections (Algebra II)	TI Calculator	Support Material		[0]
This brief monograph is a learning/teaching tool to graph parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas using parametric equations. The corresponding trigonometric conversions and explanations are included. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing Calculator	Vocabulary (Algebra II)+	Calculator	Tool		[1]
Meta Calculator is a free online multi-purpose calculator that supports the majority of calculator features used in high school or college. Features include a graphing calculator that can g... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geo-Calc	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Computer	Tool		[0]
Macintosh shareware for calculating the area, perimeter, sides, angles, and other measures of two- and three-dimensional shapes such as ellipses, rectangles, triangles, trapeziums, parallelograms, pol... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Occurrence of the Conics	Vocabulary (Algebra II)	Computer	Tool		[0]
One page summary of places that you will see conics in "real life." Some of the pictures are animated, but most of the page is static. Nice applications. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic sections	Vocabulary (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool		[2]
A quick flash animation showing the conic sections being created by slicing the cone. Very clear, but the advertising may be annoying. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Horizontal Ellip...	Vocabulary (Algebra II)+	Flash	Tool		[0]
Flash introduction to finding the equation of an ellipse centered on (0,0) and with its major axis on the x-axis. Students can use this Tab Tutor program to learn about the equation of this ellipse an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Horizontal Hyper...	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool		[0]
Flash introduction to finding the equation of an hyperbola centered on (0,0) and with its major axis on the x-axis. With step-by-step instructions and an illustrated glossary, students can learn how t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Parabola	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool		[0]
A parabola is the set of points that are equally distant from the focus point and the directrix. This Tab Tutor program will help you learn about the equation of a parabola and how to use it to derive... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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