Chapter 12 Internet Connection

Project: Conics on Camera


Getting Started

Use the World Wide Web to find data about conics and applications of conics in real world applications.

The following web sites provide information about conics and real world applications of conics.

Use a search tool to find other web sites that provide information about conic sections. Consider using "conic," "conic sections," and the specific names for each type of conic section as your search terms for key word search tools. Also, use key words pertaining to known applications, such as "antenna," "cellular communications," and "satellite communications."


Use the World Wide Web to download software to create conic images. The following web site provides links to other web sites that contain software for graphing conic images.


Project Extension

Use the World Wide Web to find information about Johannes Kepler or Appollonius of Perga. Prepare a report of your findings. Your report should include topics such as birth and death dates, country, and major contributions.

The following web sites provide information about Johannes Kepler or Appollonius.

Use search tools to find information about Kepler and Appollonius. Use their names as your search terms.


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