Parametric Shapes

Parametric patterns and Animations

Below are some cool animations and pictures based on parametric equations! 

Animation: 

http://www.mh-portfolio.com/Algorithms_Architecture/tq8.html

Graphing Parametric Equations

Graphing Parametric Equations

Click on the link to use an interactive and easy to use parametric equation grapher. 

Link to Wolfram Mathworld

Click on the link to visit the Parametric Equations page on Wolfram Mathworld which goes in depth into the definition and functions of parametric. 

Parametric Equations — from Wolfram MathWorld

Introduction to Parametric Equations pdf

This worksheet introduces and students to solving and graphing parametric equations. 

Chapter 22 Parametric Equations

Unit 10 Classwork Link

http://www.hollywoodhighschool.net/apps/classes/show_assignment.jsp?classREC_ID=316233&rn=4068299

Click on the link to access the mastermathmentor Unit 10: Parametric and Polar Equations packet from Mr. Lange’s Hollywood High School website.

Video on Exponential Growth

This video shows a 15sec video on how bacteria grow (exponentially, a real world problem with exponential growth).

Transformations of Exponential Functions

Transformations of Exponential Functions

Visit this site to use an interactive applet and see the effects of changing variables (the transformations of the basic exponential functions).

Exponential Functions Worksheet

Click Here for an Exponential Functions Worksheet that covers:

Exploring Exponential Notation & Scientific Notation

Exponential Growth

Linear Functions vs. Exponential Functions 

Exponential Decay 

Half-Life

Half-Life Calculator

The Half Life Time is the amount of time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to decay. 

Use the formulas and calculator to help you through the lesson. 🙂