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This Geometric Sequences and Exponential Functions: Bouncing Ball interactive also includes:
- Geometric Sequences: An Application
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Explore a geometric sequence model through a simulation. Learners change the starting drop height of a ball and watch how the heights of following bounces change. They consider the ratio of the consecutive bounces as they analyze the relationship.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the final challenge question as an exit card
- Ask your classes to provide a set of data that mirrors the model in the simulation
Classroom Considerations
- Requires free CK-12 accounts to use lesson materials
Pros
- Includes challenge questions to check for understanding
- Provides a link to another interactive on the same concept
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- None