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toc //(NOTE: After you add your information to this page, delete the instructions in parenthesis, including this note, so that all that's left is the 4 headers and your information.)// =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = ( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.) **Google SketchUp:** content (40%), attractiveness (15%), originality (5%), time/effort (15%), workload (10%), plan (15%) || =Understanding(s)= Students will understand that: • functions can be solved using various methods. • functions can be interpreted using graphs, tables, and algebraic techniques. • learning basic functions translates to the ability of solving problems.
 * **Goal** || Use graphs of functions to create shapes of objects ||
 * **Role** || Architects ||
 * **Audience** || Producers at ABC ||
 * **Setting** || Challenge involves creating shapes that can be made by manipulating functions' graphs ||
 * **Presentation** || Google SketchUp / Oral Presentation ||
 * **Standards** || **Presentation:** content (35%), collaboration with peers (15%), preparedness (15%), time limit (5%), enthusiasm/speaks clearly (10%), stays on topic (20%)

=Introduction= Close your eyes and imagine your dream house. Can you envision any recognizable shapes? Do those shapes look similar to any of the basic functions' graphs?

=Task= Your team of architects has been nominated to compete in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's "Math Makes a Difference" challenge! Each team in the challenge will be assigned a basic function. The task is to present an explanation of the assigned function and at least two examples of how that function is used in the real world. Your team will also design a house using Google SketchUp by compiling shapes created by the graphs of the basic functions (a/x, x^n where n= 1-3, square root of x, ax^2+bx+c, absolute value of x, and kx+b). Your goal is to express your knowledge of functions and creativity to convince the producers at ABC that your team is the best! The grand prize of the challenge is $50,000 and the use of your team's blueprints on a future episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

=Conclusion= Congratulations on your presentation and completing your house design! The ABC producers look forward to reviewing your submission that displays your knowledge of functions (their graphs as well as their real world applications) in addition to your creativity in design.