“How fast was that ball going?” 7th edition by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards

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Theme:

Finding derivatives using the power rule

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Math

Duration:

40-50 minutes

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Standards
4.3. Patterns and Algebra – functions and relationships and modeling.
4.4. Mathematical Processes – problem solving, connections, and technology.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards

Objectives:

  1. Students will learn to find the derivative of a function using the power rule. 
  2. Students will use the derivative to find instantaneous velocity.
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