HSII.1 Quadratic Functions (A3)
Beginning Lesson
Fall of Javert
Could Inspector Javert have survived the fall? Students use quadratic models to determine how high the bridge was in Les Misérables, and explore the maximum height from which someone can safely jump.
Topic:
Building Functions (BF), Creating Equations (CED), Interpreting Functions (IF)
Middle Lesson
Connected - Legacy Version
Do social networks like Facebook make us more connected? Students create a quadratic function to model the number of possible connections as a network grows, and consider the consequences of relying on Facebook for news and information.
Topic:
Building Functions (BF), Creating Equations (CED), Interpreting Functions (IF)
End Lesson
Prescripted
How should pharmaceutical companies decide what to develop? In this lesson, students use linear and quadratic functions to explore how much pharmaceutical companies expect to make from different drugs, and discuss ways to incentivize companies to develop medications that are more valuable to society.
Topic:
Building Functions (BF), Creating Equations (CED), Interpreting Functions (IF), Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models (LE)