Functions

Section 2-5

Lesson Name Lesson Description
Introduction to Functions Presents the basic ideas and definitions of functions.
Introduction to Linear Functions Presents the basic ideas and definitions of linear functions.
Functions and the Vertical Line Test Introduces students to the vertical line test for graphs of functions.
Graphs and Functions Demonstrates the connections between functions and graphs.
Impossible Graphs Uses graphs to introduce the distinguishing geometric characteristics of possible and impossible functions.
The Mandelbrot Set Introduces the complex 2-variable function and prisoner/escapee notions necessary to understand the Mandelbrot set. This lesson should be used as an extension after students are familiar with simple functions.