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 __ **UNITS:Intro to Quadratic Functions (9-1/9-4)** DATES: **March 2, 2009** **– March 15, 2009** SUBJECT: Algebra I __ ** Monday ** ** 3/2 ** || || Identify __ : 1. Quadratic Functions from: a) a formula b) a graph 2. The vertex of a parabola and determine whether it shows a minimum or maximum. 3. Graph a quadratic function and give domain & range. __ || · Warm-up/Vocabulary · Secret Agent Quadratic Video (create your own password), 1st few minutes OR Quadratics Animation (both on Haba teacher website /Classwork) · 2nd Differences; ‘a’ in y=ax^2 + bx + c. ·  9-1 Reteach || ·  Ask questions to draw understading from students and assess progress. · 9-1 Practice B & Problem Solving || ** TAKS ** ||
 * || Overview || Objectives - TSWBAT: || Activities || Evaluations ||
 * Identifying Quadratic **
 * Functions **
 * Lesson 9-1 **
 * A.2.A **
 * ** Tues **
 * 3/3 ** ||

TAKS ||

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none ||
 * ** Wednesday **
 * 3 **
 * /4 ** ||

|| Identify __ : 1. Quadratic Functions from: a) a formula b) a graph 2. The vertex of a parabola and determine whether it shows a minimum or maximum. 3. Graph a quadratic function and give domain & range. __ || · Warm-up/Vocabulary · Lead-in: throw a ball have students draw the path it takes. Ask for real life examples of parabolas which have a minimum; maximum. Recall yesterday’s examples. · ‘a’ in y=ax^2 + bx + c. || · WS: Finding Domain & Range of Parabolas; · Add finding the vertex and min/max to the directions __ || ** 3/5 ** ||
 * Identifying Quadratic **
 * Functions **
 * Lesson 9-1 **
 * A.2.A **
 * ** Thurs **

** Characteristics of Quadratic Functions ** ||
 * Lesson 9-2 **
 * A.10.B **

Find the zeros of a quadratic function from it’s graph. Find the axis of symmetry and the vertex of a parabola. || · Warm-up/HW Check · Fold paper in ½, draw symmetrical picture. Turn paper over; draw a parabola with the vertex on the crease - line of symmetry. · Recall linear equations and intercepts. What do you think the zeros of a quadratic function are? || ·  View students’ artwork parabolas to determine understanding. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· WS Quadratic Functions & Parabolas. || ** Friday ** ** 3/6 ** || ** TELPAS for most OR continue: ** Writing prompt: (do we have one? Ideas?) How about: Describe a real-life parabola. What does it’s max/min mean? || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Warm-up/HW Check <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Create Graphic Organizer to include opening of parabola and zeros. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Build a Quadratic Formula from ordered pairs derived from tossing a ball. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Complete 9-2 Practice B & Problem Solving || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Vocabulary Word Search <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Walk around the room and/or use small groups || ** Monday ** ** 3/9 ** ||
 * Characteristics of Quadratic Functions **
 * Lesson 9-2 **
 * A.10.B ** || Find the zeros of a quadratic function from it’s graph. Find the axis of symmetry and the vertex of a parabola.

** Graphing Quadratics **
 * Lesson 9-3 **
 * A.9.D ** ||

Graph a Quadratic Function in the form: y=ax^2 + bx + c || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Warm-Up/HW Check <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use tables to create a graph on the calculator. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use a formula to create a graph on the calculator. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use graphing calculators to graph families of Quadratics. What does ‘a’ tell you? ‘c’? || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Homework:: Complete 9-3 Practice B & Problem Solving. Encourage students to complete as many as possible in class using the graphing calculator. || ** Tuesday ** ** 3/10 ** || ** Transforming Quadratic Functions **
 * Lesson 9-4 **
 * A.9.C ** ||

Graph and Transform Quadratic Functions || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Warm-up/HW Check <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Students write vocabulary in their own words and draw an associated picture. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Quadratic Transformer Activity (see Haba teacher wesite/Classwork) or use Gizmos. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Reteach 9-4 || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Tech Activity Results <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Homework: 9-4 Practice B & Problem Solving ||
 * ** Wed **
 * 3/11 ** ||

** Review 9-1 through 9-4 ** ||

See above. || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Complete Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Complete Review 5.1 Problems || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Study Review <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use Catapult software (Haba Teacher website, Classwork) || ** 3/12 ** ||
 * ** Thurs **

** TEST 5.1 **
 * Lessons 9-1 through 9-4 ** ||

See above. ||

After the Test: Watch Algebra Real Life Videos (Haba Teacher Website – Classwork) or Play with Catapult, Quadratic Transformer, Gizmos. ||

Bring pi!! || ** 3/13 ** ||
 * ** Friday **

** Celebrate National Pi Day! ** ||

SWBAT Have fun with Math! = ) || <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Pi calculations: Have students discover how pi is derived by making the calculations themselves on various sized circular objects – then, compare results. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Pi digit recall contest <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Savants & Pi Video <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Pi History <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Pi Songs & PIE!!! ||

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