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Title: Hanging Chains
Url: https://www.nctm.org/Classroom-Resources/Illuminations/Lessons/Hanging...
Publisher: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Description: This lesson from Illuminations uses the real world example of hanging chains to demonstrate how naturally occurring shapes relate to parabolic functions. Students will learn to substitute points on a graph into a function form to find the equation of a graph. The lesson includes discussion questions and is appropriate for grades 9-12. It should require 1 class period to complete.
LC Classification: Science -- Mathematics -- Algebra -- Combinatorics. Combinatorial analysis -- Graph theory
Science -- Mathematics -- Algebra -- Problems, exercises, examinations
Science -- Mathematics -- Algebra -- Study and teaching. Research
GEM Subject: Mathematics -- Instructional issues
Mathematics -- Algebra
Key Concept: Mathematics -- Graphs
Mathematics -- Algebra
Mathematics -- Parabolas
Resource Type: Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Model
Instructional Material -- Demonstration
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- PDF
Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Language: English
Rights: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Access Rights: Free access
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