Chapter 2

Quadratic Functions

Everyday Explorations

Jennifer Lopez is a technologist and data scientist with a mission to use citizen science to help unravel secrets of the cosmos. She is a founding member of NASA's Datanaut Corps, which inspires future engineers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs to engage with NASA in solving data challenges.

What is a technologist? What is a data scientist?

What is in-space manufacturing?

Why is in-space manufacturing crucial to the success of long-term exploration missions in space?

Learning Target

Understand quadratic functions.

Success Criteria

I can describe transformations of quadratic functions.

I can identify characteristics of quadratic functions.

I can write equations of parabolas.

I can model with quadratic functions.

Lesson Maps & Resources

Wall of Wisdom

2-0: Chapter 2 Introduction

2.1: Transformations of Quadratic Equations

2.2: Characteristics of Quadratic Functions

2.3: Focus of a Parabola

2.4: Modeling with Quadratic Functions

🎓 Chapter 2 Assessment