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Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 4: Elliptical Paths.
Display Title
Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 4: Elliptical Paths.
The planets orbiting the sun follow elliptical paths. In fact, the trajectory of a spacecraft traveling to Mars would also be elliptical. Students explore these various ellipses.
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Common Core Standards | CCSS.Math.Content.HSG- GPE.A.1, CCSS.Math.Content.HSG- GPE.A.2, CCSS.Math.Content.HSG- GPE.A.3 |
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Duration | 7.73 minutes |
Grade Range | 6 - 9 |
Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Functions and Relations • Functions and Relations |
Copyright Year | 2011 |
Keywords | algebra, functions, relations, conic sections, circles, parabola, hyperbolas, ellipses, space travel |