Students discovered that the relationship between the length of a pendulum and the time it takes to complete one full swing is represented by a radical function. Students used different string measurements and recorded the time it took to complete 10 full swings. Using the results the students then divided by 10 to determine the period of its length. Having a firm conceptual understanding of radical functions they then graphed the data and created a line of best fit that represented a radical function. Each group then created the actual function of the graph through their understanding of algebraic transformations of radical equations and restricted its domain and range to fit this real world scenario.
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Students measured the intensity of their phone flashlights using solar panels. This process allowed students to discover that the relationship between light intensity and distance is modeled by a rational function. They then plotted their data on a scatter plot and created a line of best fit representing a rational function. Each group then created the actual function of the graph through their understanding of algebraic transformations of rational equations such as reflections, translations, and dilations.
On Tuesday, December 5th, the EPIC program hosted its first ever EPIC Night for students to display their hard work for parents, friends, and community partners. The students truly lived up to the program's vision to SOAR to EPIC heights with polished presentations.
Entrepreneurs used creative displays to showcase real life data from digital ads they created for local businesses. The student presentations and ads were so successful that multiple entrepreneurs were offered jobs to continue their work with local businesses. Engineers chose a variety of work to display including 3D designs of animal cells, VEX solutions for genetic disorders, and electrical devices to help with needs in high schoolers' daily lives. Many of the engineers are currently pursuing grants and funding to further the research and development of their prototypes. Check back soon to see the updates! |