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- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students calculate the length of a side of a triangle using a trigonometric function. They calculate the measure of an angle given two sides of a triangle with a trigonometric function. Full Review »
Students will be able to use dimensional analysis (factor-label) to convert units. Students will be able to read a scale on a map and determine distances from point to point. Students will use knowledge of vectors to calculate resultant velocities. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students discover the use of math in navigation and engineering. They practice solving equations and discover how triangles can help them determine distances. They discover the importance of math to engineers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students estimate the altitude of a rocket during several flights. They create their own altitude tracking devise. They examine and discuss their results at the end of the activity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students create clinometers using a protractor, weight, and string. They work in pairs to practice sighting objects above or below their line of sight. Students use ratios of right triangles to determine the height of a predetermined object. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students use protractors to measure angles. They use geometric relations of triangles and circles to find distances. They calculate rates of speed. They solve problems using the circumference of a circle. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 10th
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Students construct simple altitude tracking devices for determining the altitude a rocket reaches in its flight. They estimate the altitude a rocket achieves during flight. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students use two different techniques to construct triangles with specific dimensions. They determine how to construct nets for three-dimensional objects focusing on those made with equilateral triangles. They are able to name the objects upon completion of this unit of lessons. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students use cos to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form cos(++) = a, for a between -180 and 360 degrees. They state the value of cos(++) in special cases and graph y = cos(++). Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students investigate the magnitudes of the sides and angles of a triangle. They determine the proof of the Sine Rule before using it to solve triangles. They compare the Sine Rule to the Cosine Rule in this unit of lessons. Full Review »
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