WQBrittany

=G.R.A.S.P.S= //( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.)// =Understanding(s)= Students will understand... •quadratic equations can be represented visually. •different functions are manipulated in unique ways. •factoring polynomials can be useful in the real world.
 * Goal || Your task is to build three rinks for the Winter Olympics ||
 * Role || You are a brilliant engineer who specializes in equations of curves. ||
 * Audience || Your target audience is the Sochi Organizing Committee who is in charge of planning the Olympic Games. ||
 * Setting || The challenge involves dealing with equations of curves of the rink to ensure they are safe enough for the athletes to compete. ||
 * Presentation || You will create a blue print of three different accompanied by an assigned colleague using a CAT program. ||
 * Standards || **Product Criteria:** Neatness 15%, Completeness 10%, Quadratic Equation Curve 30%, Team work 15%, Logic 15%, Evidence 15%
 * Presentation Criteria:** Preparedness 15%, Content 25%, Comprehension 25%, Enthusiasm 15%, Vocabulary 15%, Speaks Clearly 5% ||

=Introduction= You're hearts racing. You feel the bitter air against your skin and you struggle to find the strength in your exhausted legs. Then you come to the end of your straight away on the last lap of your race and you come to a curve. Imagine being a speed skater competing in the Winter Olympics with only one way to go. Wouldn't you expect that you were traveling a safe course? So would I!

=Task= You and your peers are a group of brilliant engineers who specialize in equations of curves. You each have been contacted by the Sochi Organizing Committee to construct three rinks for the 2014 Winter Olympics that will be held in Sochi, Russia. You and an assigned colleague will present your findings to the SOC in a few weeks and explain to them why the two of you have made the best rink! Unfortunately they haven't given you specifics of the area you are building on so they have asked for you to create a generic equation for the curves on the end of the rinks. Keep in mind you want to create an ice rink that is large but at the same time safe for all athletes in the Winter Olympics to utilize. The team who is chosen will receive 4.2 million dollars and an all expenses paid vacation to Sochi to watch the games. Happy constructing!

=Conclusion= Congratulations! You have successfully designed three rinks that are safe to use for the 2014 Winter Olympics. You will now be rewarded with a luxurious trip to Russia where you will witness the execution of your creations. Enjoy yourself and I wish you safe travels!