Solving Quadratic Equations - Winter Math Project Based Learning Activity PBL

Winter Math Enrichment PBL Activity "RICO PENGUIN - FAMOUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT" (finding the maximum value of a quadratic function, finding the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola, creating & solving quadratic equations - word problems) - Printable & Digital (EDITABLE).

Use this fun and engaging project to show your students the practical use of quadratic equations in real life.

Rico Penguin is a famous landscape architect. When he bought a plot of land, all the neighbors asked him for help in designing their residential areas. There are too many projects so you have to help him. You have to meet every requirement so that all neighbors are satisfied. Help him design a new neighborhood.

This project covers (10 pages):

- Finding the maximum value of a quadratic function (finding the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola),

- Creating and solving quadratic equations (word problems),

- Calculating the areas of triangles and rectangles,

- Finding percent of a number.

This resource includes:

- The editable digital version in Google Slides™.

- The editable PowerPoint™ version.

- The printable version in PDF (color).

- The printable version in PDF (black & white).

- An example of a completed project.

- The Grading Rubric.

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