Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Exploring Quadratics in our world Name: Rebecca Manzo

Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 9-10th grade
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
Creating Equations A-CED
2. Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.

Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models F-LE

Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.
1. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with exponential functions.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Big Ideas
The big idea for this unit is going for is to get students to answer:
"What are quadratic equations?"
When am I ever going to use this?
"Where can I find quadratic equations?"

Student Learning Objectives

Students will understand quadratic equations and the meaning of their parts.
Students will document the meaning of the size of the leading co-efficient, the meaning of the sign of the leading co-efficient and discuss the
relationship between the exponent and the symmetry of the resulting graph (parabola)
Using photographs students will explore a series of quadratics with changing numbers and signs.
In the activity students will learn how to find the line of symmetry and the roots.

Unit Summary:
Students will be able to relate the parts of the quadratic equation into real world applications. ie. see a negative leading co-efficient of a parabola is
shaped like an n (water fountain ) versus a positive leading co-efficient the parabola open upwards like a u (banana). Students will learn what
quadratic equations are, how to solve them, along with how to graph them. Students will be able to apply what they have learned about quadratics to
be able to see how these can be found in nature and life around us. Through the use of lecture, discussion and prior knowledge students will be able to
apply what they have learned to find quadratics in life around us.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
Practice Questions
Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)
Student Learning Objective:
Students will learn what
quadratic equations are
and the five methods on
solving them.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Objective:
Using their ipads students
will explore the world
around them to find
accurate representations
of quadratics and snap
clear photographs of
them. By doing this
Formative:
Acceptable Evidence
(Assessments):
Students will be able to
solve for 5 methods of
quadratics and be able to
identify these in real life.
Acceptable Evidence:
Students will have
evidence of their work by
printing the quadratic of
their choice onto the
Cartesian plane overlay.
Students will also have
written the details of their
Summative:
Critical thinking questions Test
Graphic organizer Poster
Flashcards
Quick writes
Lesson Activities:
The teacher will introduce students to quadratic equations.
Teacher will in detail define quadratic equations.
Teacher will show students examples of quadratic equations in real life.
Students will watch a short clip on quadratic equations in real life.
Teacher will introduce students to the 5 methods of solving quadratic equations.
Students will take notes on how to factor quadratics.
Students will take notes on how to solve quadratics using the square root method.
Students will take notes on how to solve quadratics by completing the square.
Students will take notes on how to solve quadratics using the quadratic formula.
Students will learn the quadratic formula jingle and memorize it.
Students will take notes on how to graph quadratics.
Students in pairs practice solving for quadratics.
Lesson Activities:
The teacher and students will identify the camera on the ipad.
Students will break into pairs to being the activity.
Teacher will give students 10 minutes to look around their surroundings to find real
life representations of quadratics.
Students will capture as many examples of quadratics.
Students will choose 3 of their best pictures to have printed.
Students will then pick 2 of the 3 pictures and being on the next step.
students will be able to
convert their quadratics
into a graphical
representation of the
parabolas.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
factor out trinomials.
Unit Resources:
What are quadratics? https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/quadratic-equation.html
Different forms of quadratic equations. http://blogformathematics.blogspot.com/2011/03/forms-of-quadratic-equation.html
What is a quadratic function? http://virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/quadratics/graphing/definitions-functions/quadratic-function-definition
parabola such as the
vertex, roots, domain and
range along with a short
paragraph on what they
have learned from this
activity.
Acceptable Evidence:
Students will fill out the
graphic organizer on how
to factor trinomials with
the step by step process.
For each picture students will complete the following.
Using the Cartesian plane overlay students will identify the vertex.
Students will identify and clearly mark the line of symmetry and include the
equation for the line.
Students will identify and clearly mark the roots, approx.. to 0.1 decimals.
Students will identify and clearly mark the domain and range.
Students will then choose on the if two graphs to write a full paragraph overview on
what they have learned about the use of quadratics.
The paragraph will have to be writhing the context of the image captured.
Students are encouraged to look at the sample example if they have more questions.
Lesson Activities:
Teacher will show students how to factor a trinomial using the graphic organizer.
Students are welcome to take additional notes.
Students will identify their partners to work through the graphic organizer that was
provided.
If students need additional help they are welcome to look back at their notes from
the prezi that was talked about earlier.
Students will be given a hint that the easiest way to complete the activity is to follow
the arrows/steps.
Students will need to fill in every box to obtain full credit and provide
understanding.
Students in pairs will be drawing their own quadratic example from the MYSTERY
BOX.
Students will be asked to provide clear solutions.
Students should take a look at the rubric to ensure they obtain the maximum possible
points.
Useful Websites:

Examples of factoring quadratics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6zYNzlZKQ&feature=youtu.be

Graphing calculator. https://www.desmos.com/calculator