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    Form Meets Function: Polar Graphing Project

    You will create a unique design using the graph of a single polar equation. Not only will your
    choice of equation determine your individual design, but also your choice of TI-83+ window
    settings.

    Directions:
    1. Create a design depicting a recognizable object (as opposed to an abstract design).
    2. Choose a creative title for your design.
    3. Use a single polar equation as the basis for your design. You may choose to embellish
    the background with other shapes, but the polar graph must be the focal point of the
    design.
    4. Accurately plot points for your equation on the polar graph paper provided (plot points
    at least every 15 degrees). In your table settings, make sure Tbl matches the value of
    your step so that your plotted points correspond to the graph displayed on your
    calculator.
    5. Fill the polar graph paper as much as possible, and accent your design with color.
    6. Your design should exhibit originality, complexity, and creativity. A simple rose curve,
    for example, is not a complex design. A flower is not highly creative or original.
    Experiment!
    7. Record the equation and TI-83+ window settings used to produce the graph.

    Examples:
    2
    r tan 5 1 3 Window Setting: 5 0,360 X1 10,10 Y1 6.5, 6.5

    r sin cos 5 2 cos Window Setting: 15 0,360 X1 4.5, 4.5 Y1 3,3

    Form Meets Function – 2009 © Michelle Krummel


    Name:
    Date: Pd:

    Title: ___________________________________________

    This project is worth a total of 75 points. Of those 75 points, 60 points will be assessed using the
    project criteria. The remaining 15 points will be assessed based on your responses to the self-
    reflection questions listed below.

    Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory


    Design depicts a recognizable object. Title is
    creative and is appropriate for the design.
    15 10 5
    Single polar equation used as the basis for the
    design. Design fills most of the graph and is
    accented through coloring. 15 10 5
    Equation is correctly graphed and points are
    accurately plotted using an appropriate scale.
    Window settings are accurate. 15 10 5
    Design exhibits originality, complexity, and
    creativity.
    15 10 5

    Self-Reflection Questions: (Continue on the back of this sheet if you need more room.)
    1. In what ways did you experiment mathematically while working on this assignment?
    2. What did you learn from doing this assignment?
    3. Did you enjoy working on this assignment? Why or why not?

    Form Meets Function – 2009 © Michelle Krummel


    Title:
    Designed by:

    Equation:
    min X min Y min
    max X max Y max
    step Xscl Yscl

    Precalculus Project – Form Meets Function I


    Graphing Polar Equations
    1. Graph the following polar equation using the window settings provided:

    Equation: r 2 2cos
    Window : /12 0, 2 X1 4, 4 Y1 4, 4

    2. Now change the step to / 4 and describe the change in appearance that occurs. Why
    does the graph appear different?

    Equation: r 2 2cos
    Window : /4 0, 2 X1 4, 4 Y1 4, 4

    3. Now change the minimum and maximum values displayed on the horizontal axis to -6 and 6,
    respectively. Describe the change in appearance that occurs. Why does the graph appear
    different?

    Equation: r 2 2cos
    Window : /4 0, 2 X1 6, 6 Y1 4, 4

    4. The minimum and maximum values of also affect the display of the graph. Change the
    maximum value of to . Describe the change in appearance that occurs. Why does the
    graph appear different?

    Equation: r 2 2cos
    Window : /4 0, X1 6, 6 Y1 4, 4

    5. Using a square window and a small step will give the most accurate display of the graph.
    Change the step to / 24 and the maximum value of to 2 .

    Equation: r 2 2cos
    Window : /24 0, 2 X1 6, 6 Y1 4, 4

    Precalculus Project – Form Meets Function I

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