Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- How to model motion using quadratic functions.
- Algebraic manipulation of equations.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Develop parametric and polar equations for a given situation.
- Graph the parametric or polar equations.
- Answer questions in the context of the parametric or polar problem.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Parametric equations can be used to model and evaluate trajectory of projectiles.
- Parametric equations can be used to model and evaluate range of projectiles.
- Polar equation can be used to model motion for some mechanical systems.
- Which situations parametric and polar modeling is appropriate.
Vocabulary
- Parametric equations
- Parameter
- Parametric curve
- Polar equations
- Rectangular form
- Orientation
