Calculus - Limits
Squeeze Theorem Cartoon
Comic Creator and Snipping tool
Center # 3
Developed by: Wanda LeBert
A.M. Barbe High School
GLEs Grades 11/12:
Number
2- Evaluate and perform basic operations on expressions containing rational exponents (N-2-H)
Algebra
6-Analyze functions based on zeros, asymptotes, and local and global characteristics of the function (A-3-H)
7-Explain, using technology, how the graph of a function is affected by change in degree, coefficient, and constants in
polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions (A-3-H)
Patterns, Relations, and Functions
24- Model a given set of real-life data with a non-linear function (P-1-H)(P-5-H)
Introduction:
Have you ever read a math textbook and thought you were reading a foreign language? How about wishing someone
could write about math and you would actually be interested in the topic? Well now is your chance to create something
that could do just that!
Big Idea: You will be using technology to create a cartoon that will spark the interest of Pre-Calculus students on the
topic of Limits, and help them understand the squeeze theorem, aka sandwich theorem or pinching theorem.
Focus: How would you describe the squeeze theorem to a Pre-Calculus student?
Task:
You and your group will create introductory comic strips for Pre-Calculus Students using the website
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
You will pair up with 2 other students and each of the members will be given a task to complete
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"You are a cartoonist for Mu Alpha Theta Math Fraternity. Your job is to create comic strips that will help prospective
members to become interested in math topics.” Your team will design and create a cartoon describing the Squeeze
Theorem in Calculus, cartoon must include at least one graph and correct vocabulary.
Process:
To accomplish this task, you and your group members will complete the following step-by-step instructions;
1. Each member of your group will review the website http://www.khanacademy.org/video/squeezetheorem?playlist=Calculus then visit the website http://www.integralcalc.com/squeeze-theorem/ and review
the squeeze theorem process.
2. Individual group members will investigate your area of expertise to complete your individual portion of this task
 Member 1: Your role is to investigate/gather information from internet regarding the squeeze theorem
and find at least one graph of theorem to use in cartoon
 Member 2: Your role is to create the cartoon on http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ with collaboration
from other team members
 Member 3: Your role is to post cartoon on blog using the snipping tool and to write a brief description of
what the cartoon represents
3. The team should compile each team member’s assigned information to create the cartoon
4. As a team, review final project for accuracy. Be sure all team members are acknowledged for their work.
5. When your team has completed your portion of the project, save your project to your computer desktop naming
your file using your group’s number and hour in addition to the type of final product (i.e. 1cartoon).
6. Save the final project to your student folder on the desktop and e-mail it to the teacher.
Make Beliefs Comix Quick Tips are available in the center folder
Evaluation:
See attached rubric
Reflective Question:
Upon completion of this learning center, you should be able to explain the squeeze theorem, identify resources on the
web referring to Calculus, and visually recognize when to use squeeze theorem.
Reflective Question: Find real world examples which use the squeeze theorem. What other Calculus topics could you
introduce using Comic Strips?
Place the response to your reflective question in an email to the teacher.
Adapted from resources found at the following website
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/templates/lesson-template1.htm
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page