Quadratic Functions
Ⓢ : Science
ⓣ : Technology
ⓔ : Engineering
ⓐ : ART | Applied
ⓜ : Mathematics
AIM : Students will build a catapult and then model the path of the trajectory using mathematics and physics.
ⓣ: Students will use DESMOS Graphing Calculator to help them graph their functions & The Internet for their research.
Ⓢ ⓔ ⓐ ⓜ : Students will use science (physics), engineering, and applied mathematics to model the path of their projectile over time.
Photos of Process
Notes:
⚬ Students worked best in groups of 3
⚬ I was impressed of their outcomes when I gave no examples of the design.
⚬ Monitor glue gun usage. Students Jammed them often
Teacher Notes
◽ Project was introduced at the end of the unit as a "task"
◽ Students enjoyed the freedom of creativity
◽ 1/2 day was spent in class on brainstorming and research
◽ 1 day was spent in class on building the catapults
◽ 2 days were spent on testing and analysis
◽ Students shared they had the most fun when they got to test their catapult
◽ Careful of catapults with obtuse angles of elevation. Use the reference angle
This project was adapted for an Algebra II/Trigonometry class from: Quadratic Catapult Task Source