Name _____________________________ Date ______________

The Sky is the Limit Project

Due Monday, May 1st
An important part of Calculus is understanding limits. We have been discussing
limits for almost a month, so now you will demonstrate your comprehension of
the topic. This project has 4 parts that that will demonstrate your knowledge,
creativity, and mathematical language. The project will count as 5 extra credit
points.

Part 1: Continuity, Piecewise Functions, and Limits!

For this part of the project you will be creating a piecewise function that contains at least 2 different
pieces. The piecewise function must be formed such that the limit as x approaches 2 does not exist

Once you have created your piecewise function, do each of the following:

1) Provide a graph of your function.

2) Show that the function is not continuous at x=2. Show all work!
3) Are there any discontinuities, as discussed in class (jump, infinite, or removable), present in
your graph? If so, which ones?

Part 2: Limits of Functions as x Approaches Infinity!

For this part, you are to create 3 functions. f(x), g(x), and h(x) should satisfy their respective limit below.

1) lim () =

2) lim () = 0

3) lim () =

Explain how you can determine the limit as x approaches infinity for each of your functions.
Part 3: Real-world Applications of Limits!
For this part you are to do research to answer each of the following questions:

1) Why do we study limits in Calculus? In other words, why are limits important?
2) Give 2 examples as to how limits are used in the real world.

Part 4: Put it all together!

Finally, you are to present the above 3 parts in a creative way. You can put everything together to make
a poster, brochure, etc. Have fun with it! Your creative side should shine in this part!

Grading:
Each part of the project is worth one extra credit point, so part 1 is worth one point, part 2 is one point,
etc, for a total of 4 points. If you leave any part out you will lost the point for that part. You must answer
all questions in each part to get the point for that part.

The last point given (to make it worth 5 points) is for accuracy and mathematical language. More than 2
conceptual errors will result in losing this point.