Conic Sections

Dissectible Wood Cone

Shows the conic sections of a circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Easily assembled/disassembled. Comes in five pieces. Base diameter is 6", height is 9". More.

Physical Properties of Conic Sections Video

Investigates the topology of the double-napped cone and through computer technology and graphics, demonstrates conditions necessary to produce the conic sections and their degenerates. 29 minutes. Grade 9 and up. More.

Conic Sections

A great set for hands-on geometry activities. This set contains four cones cut four different ways to reveal the different conic sections – circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Four reproducible worksheets cover various properties of coni... More.

Conic Sections Set

The perfect set for teaching a unit on conic sections! The video investigates the topology of the double-napped cone and through computer technology and graphics, demonstrates conditions necessary to produce the conic sections and their degenerates.... More.