Chicago Public Schools
This is a structured lesson plan that provides strategies for teaching, examples, worksheets, and assessments. Instruction on the TI-82/83 is provided, but the use of calculators is not essential. (Day 70-71)

Speaking Parametrically!
Use the TI graphing calculator to discover and use parametric equations. This lesson incorporates cooperative learning groups.

Visual Calculus
Wide ranging interactive lesson on parametric functions.

An Investigation with Geometry and Parametric Equations
This investigation models an applied problem with parametric equations.

Visual Calculus
A LiveMath animation of a family of parametric equations in the plane.

Famous Curves Index
Click on the name of a curve to see its history and some of its associated curves.

Parametric Applet
This applet shows how movement in x and y translates into a parametric graph. It includes parametric derivatives.
 

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