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Quote of the Day: "Mathematics is not a spectator sport." Objectives: The student will learn to take derivatives of parametric equations. The student will apply parametric equations to a real life application. 1. Collect Homework – go over problems.2. Hand out worksheets on the Football Kick Worksheet Click here for a PDF file of this worksheet Have students work together on this assignment.
3. Examine some computer-generated graphics which were created with
parametric equations.
These equations are in three dimensions and define x, y, and z in terms
of two parameters (usually angles u and v).
Click here to see Paul Bourke's computer graphics
4. Assignment:Find the Bingo Worksheet Finish Football Kick Worksheet p. 216 (71ab, 76a, 79) |