Cleverly Concealed Conics Portfolio - Texas Connections Academy @ Houston PRE CALC 101

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Cleverly Concealed Conics Portfolio Directions: For this portfolio, you will find examples of the four conic sections in the world around you. Once you have examples of each conic section, you will ... choose one to analyze more closely. You will generate the equation and find the important parts of the conic section. Then you will move the foci and write a paragraph explaining the implications of the move for the application. Finally, you will reflect on your conic exploration. Be sure to complete all four parts of the portfolio before submitting it to your teacher. Part 1: Conic Examples Find real-world examples of each conic section. You may use items or structures in your surroundings, or may search for items on the Internet. Complete the tables for each of your models. Provide as much detail as possible to explain how these are good examples of the conic sections. Be sure to cite your source and provide a photo or a sketch. Record your notes for your example of a circular structure in the following table. Conic: Circle Notes Example Ferris wheel Source Internet - London Eye Photo Description of Cleverly Concealed Conic This cleverly concealed conic is a perfect example of a circle being put to use in the real world. It is a world famous attraction that was beautifully built and though it is quite obvious that it is a circle, its conic properties are more concealed. Conic: Ellipse Notes Example Football Source Internet [Show More]

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