Travel back to medieval time where learning is just a stone's throw away! A video introduction shows a trebuchet (catapult-like machine) as it launches a rock into a lake. Learners use their quadratic modeling skills to predict the maximum height of the rock along its path.

Concepts

quadratic functions, math modeling, vertex, regression analysis, projectile motion

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a performance task assessing projectile motion
• Have individuals make predictions of the height before attempting the calculations

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a strong understanding of modeling with quadratic functions

Pros

• Shows a real-life application for quadratic modeling
• Provides the important height and time data for completing the task

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.B.3.a HSA-CED.A.1