Introducing the Power Rule
Objective
SWBAT graph and describe verbally the relationships among the original function, first, and second derivatives; SWBAT differentiate polynomials using the power rule.
Big Idea
I am SICK of using the difference quotient! Through strategically chosen functions, students form conjectures about the Power Rule.
Video Narrative - Lesson Overview
Warm-up and Homework Review
25 minutes
Setting the Stage
10 minutes
Investigation
24 minutes
Closure + Homework
1 minutes
