Acrobat A Printable version of this lesson is available in PDF format This requires a free plug-in, Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can find out if you need it by clicking on the PDF link. They can also investigate end behavior for both even and odd polynomial functions.
Students can study horizontal and oblique asymptotes.
This would be an interesting extra credit project for students looking for a challenge. Optimal design means that the can has a minimum surface area for any given volume. Any can where the diameter of the can is equal to the height.