Lesson Plan

Unit/Topic: Transformations of a Parabola

Standard(s): CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF. C.7 Analyze functions using different

representations

Level: Grades 7-12

Lesson Objectives:
Students will understand how , , and affect the vertex form of a quadratic equation.

Students will be able to recognize visually the changes of the parent graph = 2 .

Students will be able to write the vertex form of the quadratic equation from looking at its graph.

Lesson Structure:
Time Introduction of Topic Teaching Approaches

3 mins Warm up: As students are working on completing the

Students will warm up by recalling how to
complete the square using Legos.
square, teacher will open the discussion
regarding the importance of the method for
completing the square. Teacher will make
connections between completing the square
and the topic of the vertex form of a parabola.
(CCSS.Math.Practice.MP7 Look for and make
use of structure.)

Teacher will guide students into using Desmos

7 mins Activity:
Students will analyze distinct functions using
Desmos. Student write down some ideas
regarding how changing , and affects the
graph of the quadratic function on the space
provided in their guided notes.
and will supervise that students are on task,
as well as monitor their progress. Teacher will
look for students ideas about the effects ,
and have on the parabola.
(CCSS.Math.Practice.MP8 Look for and
express regularity in repeated reasoning.
CCSS.Math.Practice.MP5 Use appropriate
tools strategically.)
Time Main Content
20 mins Lecture:
Students will complete the guided notes with the
definitions provided by the teacher. They will
write examples on the space provided on their
notes.
20 mins Activity:
Students will play the Scavenger Hunt-Vertex
Form and Transformations game. Students will be
paired up in groups of two and will receive a clue
sheet per pair where they will match the graphs
with the clues or equations given in their clue
sheet.
Time Conclusion
5 mins Wrap up:
Students will discuss the correct answers with
the teacher. Students will explain why they
choose to match the graph to each individual
clue.
Teaching Approaches
Teacher will Introduce the vertex form by
deriving it from the standard form using
completing the square. Teacher will provide
students with examples.
(CCSS.Math.Practice.MP2 Reason abstractly
and quantitatively.)
Teacher will guide students by asking
questions and clarifying any confusions or
misinterpretations. Teacher will make sure
that each student is actively participating in
the activity.
(CCSS.Math.Practice.MP2 Reason abstractly
and quantitatively.
CCSS.Math.Practice.MP1 Make sense of
problems and persevere in solving them.)
Teaching Approaches
Teacher will lead a class discussion to clarify
any confusions students had during the
Scavenger Hunt. Teacher will provide the
answers.
Resources
(Include equipment required for class and/or for teacher preparation)

Guided Notes

I Spy With My Little EyeThe Transformations of the Parabola. (Scavenger Hunt)

Posters of graphs for scavenger hunt.

Desmos online grapher

Manipulatives (Legos)

Background Knowledge
Student have been working with quadratic equation in the standard form, and they have learned the method
for completing the square. They are also familiar with the vertex of a parabola, as well as the axis of
symmetry.

Assessment
A quiz will be given as a warm-up at the beginning of the following class meeting.