Teacher: Ryan Van Omen

Grade Level/Course: 9th Grade Algebra 1 CP

Unit: Polynomials

Topic: Interpreting and Graphing Quadratic Functions

SC Content Standards:
A1.FIF.4*-Interpret key features of a function that models the relationship between two
quantities when given in graphical or tabular form. Sketch the graph of a function from a
verbal description showing key features. Key features include intercepts; intervals where
the function is increasing, decreasing, constant, positive, or negative; relative maximums
and minimums; symmetries; end behavior and periodicity. (Limit to linear; quadratic;
exponential.)

A1.FIF.7*- Graph functions from their symbolic representations. Indicate key features
including intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or
negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior and periodicity.
Graph simple cases by hand and use technology for complicated cases. (Limit to linear;
quadratic; exponential only in the form y=a^x+k.

Lesson Targets/Objectives:
TSWBAT:
Find the vertex and maximum or minimums of a graph with 75% accuracy.
Find the X and Y intercepts of a graph with 75% accuracy.
Graph quadratic functions with 90% accuracy.
Analyze the effects of a and c on a graph with 90% accuracy.
The student will be able to build the connections necessary between the lab experiment
and the lesson with 100% accuracy.

Key Vocabulary or Language Targets:

Quadratic
Vertex Form
Maximum
Minimum
Intercepts

Materials:
PowerPoint Presentation
Lab Worksheet
 Graph Paper
Smart Board

Activities:

Students will complete a Bell Ringer which reviews graphing, students will be asked to Time
graph a simple function and analyze the effect of a or c.
5 min

Teacher's Activities: Students Activities: Time

Modeling and Guided Practice: 35

min
Teacher will introduce the topic and have
students write down the objectives. Teacher Students will answer large group
will prompt students with questions such as questions and be called upon.
What do we recall from yesterday?
What do a and c do to the graph?

Teacher will teach the students how to find

the maximums and minimums of the graph
Ex. The maximum is found if the graph is
opening down by finding the highest point Students will answer prompted question.
on the graph. The minimum is found by And sketch examples in their notes.
finding the lowest point on a graph that
opens upward.

Next the teacher will discus how to

determine the axis of symmetry and
explain what it is. Students will do practice. Students will complete examples in their
The axis of symmetry is found by putting notes. The teacher will monitor and ask
the equation in standard form and then certain students to work the problem on
dividing b by 2a. the board.
Teacher will check students independent
work as they complete examples.

Next the teacher will begin to show the

students how to find intercepts. Students
will create graphs of their own and find the
intercepts.
In order to see where intercepts are you Students will graph along with the teacher.
must first look at the equation. This will
tell you the y-intercept.
Teacher will check students independent
work as they complete examples.
 45
Lab Experiment min
Teacher will take the students to the gym.
Students will all take turns shooting the Students will follow teachers directions
basketball. Through this activity the and analyze the questions asked in the
students will take turns shooting the PowerPoint.
basketball in various ways and and from
various locations. The students will
determine what shots make it and which
dont. They also will analyze which shots
have a maximum and which have a
minimum.
The teacher will walk around and monitor
the students discussions.
Closure: Time

The teacher will lead a discussion based on the lessons topics. 5 min
What did we learn in the gym?
How do we find a maximum? A minimum?
What does the axis of symmetry serve to do?

Assessment:

Students are assessed in several ways. Large group and specific question were used throughout
the lesson. The lab activity in the gym serves as the formative assessment.

Pre-Planning:
Materials/Resources:
__ Camcorder __DVD/Video stream _x_Worksheets __ Computer Lab _x_Handouts
__Notes
Instructional Strategies to be Used:
_x_Discovery Learning __Cooperative Learning _x_Simulations __Debate
_x_Discussion _x_ Concept Formation _x_Questioning _x_Lecture
_x_Inquiry __Other

Multiple Intelligences:
_x_Verbal/Linguistic __Musical/Rhythmic __Interpersonal
_x_Logical/Mathematical __ Intrapersonal _x_Body/ Kinesthetic
__Naturalist _x_Visual/Spatial