Loops, Drops, and Linear Equations: The Theme Park Challenge | Part 2: Ride Design (Algebra 1)
How can algebra guide the layout and design of a successful amusement park?
Introduction
Step into the shoes of a ride engineer as you design, build, and test a ride of your own. Harness the power of linear functions to model and analyze your ride's performance metrics like time and speed. This isn't just about construction; it's about understanding the science that drives your ride and creates a thrilling experience for visitors.
Essential Questions
- How can data be represented in a function?
- What is a function?
- What information do the domain and range of a function provide?
- How are linear functions represented graphically?
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to…
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Create graphs of linear functions.
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Interpret function notation.
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Determine the average rate of change in a linear function.
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Identify the domain and range of a function.
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Identify functions vs. non-functions.
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Evaluate graphs of piecewise and absolute value functions.
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Complete function tables.
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Identify x and y intercepts from graphs of linear functions, and interpret their significance.