Calculus Project -- Model of a volume of known cross-section

1. Define a region in the plane using two or more functions. At least one of the
functions must be nonlinear.

2. Using the table feature of a graphing calculator together with graph paper, or
using software, print a graph of the region that occupies a significant portion of a
standard 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper (or other material).

3. Using the region as a base, construct a solid of known cross-section. You may
use cross-sections that are squares, semicircles, right triangles with either the leg or
the hypotenuse in the region, or equilateral triangles. Use construction paper or
another medium to create the cross-sections that are perpendicular to the region.
Use enough cross-sections that the shape of the solid is clearly seen.

4. Use calculus to find the volume of the solid.

Rubric

Item Points check Points

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2-D region: fully labeled and accurate 10
Cross-sections: Accurate and sufficient 20
Calculation: Equation of region and intersections 10
Calculation: Volume 20
Overall presentation: Precise and professional 10
Total 70