1. Graph and write equations of parabolas
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Algebra II Dr. Guram

2. How do we write the equation for a parabola?
Focus Questions
How do we write the equation for a parabola?
What are key features of a parabola?

3. Curriculum standards CLE 3103.3.11
- graph conic sections (parabolas) and understand the relationship between the standard form and the key characteristics of the graph.
Sources: /A/1/
Spring Board Algebra 2 workbook
Larson algebra 2 textbook

4. Academic language
Parabola: the set of all points equidistant from a point called the directrix. The graph of a quadratic function y= ax^2 + bx + c is a parabola.
Vertex of a parabola: the point on a parabola that lies on the axis of symmetry.

5. Parabola diagram

6. Parabola diagram

7. Parabola diagram

8. Parabola diagram

9. Standard equation of a parabola

10. Example 1: graph an equation of a parabola

11. Example 1: graph an equation of a parabola

12. Example 2: write an equation of a parabola

13. Guided practice examples

14. Example 3: real world problem

15. Example 3: real world solution

16. How do we write the equation for a parabola?
Review
How do we write the equation for a parabola?
What are key features of a parabola?

17. Review of terms
define the mathematical terms: parabola, vertex of a parabola, focus, and directrix.

18. Classwork/Homework
- worksheet