The lesson plans for the unit
"Conic Sections" is mainly based learning with technology.
For this reason, it is important, for both teachers and students,
to be familiar with computers and some softwares such as Geometers'
Sketchpad (GSP) and Graphing
Calculator, or any other software capable of doing the activities
described in the lessons. It is recommended for teachers to study
and draw the constructions before class and construct their own
way of presenting the lessons in the framework that is drown in
the plans. Thus, make sure that you know how to handle each construction
and investigations before the class. And, make sure about the
familarity of your students with the related softwares so that
they know how to use them.