Algebra Adventure
  • Adventure Central
  • Quadratic Quandry
    • Level One: Quadratics In Vertex Form>
      • What is Vertex Form
      • Transforming General Form to Vertex Form
      • Will it Hit The Hoop?
    • Level Two: Graphs Using Vertex Form>
      • Graphing Quadratics in Vertex Form
      • Quadratic Modeling Using Vertex Form
      • Project: Modeling the Golden Gate Bridge
      • Project: Quadratic Regression Modeling
    • Level Three: Optimization Using Quadratic Functions>
      • What is Optimization?
      • Optimization With Quadratic Functions
      • Problem Solving With Quadratic Optimization
  • Sequences Spree
    • Level One: Arithmetic Sequences>
      • Number Sequences
      • Identifying and Using Arithmetic Sequences
      • Problem Solving With Arithmetic Sequences
    • Level Two: Geometric Sequences>
      • Identifying and Using Geometric Sequences
      • Connection: Geometric Sequences & Exponentials
      • Problem Solving With Geometric Sequences>
        • Double Sunglasses
        • Fry's Bank
        • Incredible Shrinking Dollar
  • Logarithm Legend
    • Level One: Intro to Logarithms>
      • Logarithms & Exponentials
      • Logarithms in Base 10
    • Level Two: The Laws of Logarithms & Natural Logs>
      • Investigation: Discovering the Laws of Logarithms
      • Using the Laws of Logarithms
      • Natural Logarithms
    • Level Three: Applications of Logarithms>
      • Solving Exponential Equations Using logs
      • Further Problem Solving Using Logs>
        • Double Sunglasses: Reprise
        • Fry's Bank: Reprise
        • Domino Skyscraper

Project: Modeling the Golden Gate Bridge Using the Geometer's Sketchpad

In this project, you will create a quadratic model for the main support cable of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Before starting the project, please visit this Website and this other Website to learn more about the design, construction, and history of this famous bridge.

The document below gives you information about how to complete the project. You can also download this document for offline viewing or printing. You will also need to download the golden_gate.gsp Geometer's Sketchpad file to work with on this assignment.

modeling_the_golden_gate_bridge.docx
File Size: 87 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

golden_gate.gsp
File Size: 1141 kb
File Type: gsp
Download File


Once you have completed the project, please submit your Geometer's Sketchpad file and word-processed document electronically using the location designated by your teacher.


After you have finished this learning activity, continue to the page "Project: Quadratic Regression Modeling", or click on the button below.
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