News From the Nest- Spotlight on Learning: Calculus Bridge Project
Spotlight on Learning: Calculus Bridge Project
Presented by: Ms. Karen Bowater
Course: Calculus 12
Driving Question: To create a bridge structure by graphing and transforming functions and then to use their Calculus integration skills to calculate the area and volumes of their structures.
Teacher Description and / or Reflection: I'm always amazed to see the depth and breadth of the work that my students put into this project. They take the integration skills that have been taught in class and go above and beyond my expectations and the curriculum.
Student Reflection: The infamous bridge project was a hands-on way of applying integration techniques to plan a strong structure. It was the "bridge" ;) between the theory we learned in class, and practice. This project was difficult at times, however, once it was completed, it was incredibly rewarding!