Essential Question

How can we use quadratic equations to model real situations, including First Nations hunting?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y9 Maths
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 5
Duration: 1–2 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

This unit focuses on building student understanding of quadratics in the context of First Nations hunting. Students learn about the design of the spear and apply these concepts to model the flight path of this hunting implement as a parabolic curve. They’ll experiment to achieve a maximum range and link this with the skills and knowledge of First Nations people who manufacture precise designs to improve the efficiency of their weapons and hunting techniques. Through this practical exploration, students develop stronger algebraic skills and an understanding of quadratic equations and the real-world concepts they represent.

In this unit, students will:

  • learn how to model flight trajectories mathematically
  • be able to manipulate and solve quadratic equations
  • be able to plot parabolas and their equations.

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