101 Questions
Lost in the City with a Clinometer
Come look at trigonometry from a different angle. To begin a simple activity, scholars view a video of someone using a clinometer to find the angle of elevation to the top of a building. They then use a diagram that shows the building's...
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Using the Clinometer
In this clinometer worksheet, students measure the altitude of ten objects using a clinometer. They answer questions about calibrating a clinometer and measuring with a clinometer.
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Clinometer
Seventh graders build their own Clinometer and using the tangent of angles, estimate the height of trees. Then these students develop and lesson to show whole class and determine the tallest tree on school property.
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Build a Sun Clinometer
In this sun clinometer worksheet, students build a sun clinometer using a protractor, thread, straw, cardboard and a paper clip. They are graded using a rubric on their clinometer and they answer questions about the structure of their...
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Shadow Casting
Eighth graders use a meter stick that is placed on a horizontal surface and an object is moved along it so that the shadow length can be measured at different distances from the light source. They solve real-world problems involving...
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Improve Your Clinometer
In this clinometer worksheet, learners answer questions about a clinometer and what it is used for. They also list ways to improve their clinometers.
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How Tall Is It?
Find the height from afar. Teams role play as summer interns to find the height of a set of windows from the outside. Scholars must first determine how to find the height with the available tools. After determining a strategy involving...
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Playground Profiling—Topographic Profile Mapping
The Kuril islands stretch from Japan to Russia, and the ongoing dispute about their jurisdiction prevents many scientific research studies. Scholars learn to create a topographic profile of a specific area around their schools. Then they...
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Hands-On Geometry
Tenth graders construct a variety of geometric shapes and designs using a Mira, Clinometer and Geometry Flash Cards. They complete a worksheet.
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ndirect Measurement Technique: Using Trigonometric Ratios
Ninth graders find the height of an object that would be difficult or impossible to measure directly. They construct and use a Clinometer to measure the angle of elevation (or depression). Students create a sketch of the measurement...
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Azimuth and Altitude Quiz 1
In this azimuth and altitude worksheet, learners answer questions about celestial bodies and how they are measured. They label drawings of clinometers, celestial spheres, and a compass.
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How High Is That?
Learners explore the National Spatial Reference System. In this vertical position instructional activity, students will discuss the use of vertical position data and solve practical problems involving geographic positioning.
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The Tangent Ratio
Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
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Using Trigonometric Ratios
Young scholars solve problems using sine and cosine. In this trigonometry lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve triangular problems. They identify when to use law of sines using angle-side relationships.
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Hot Air Balloon Design Lesson Plan
Sixth graders discuss what they know and what they want to know about hot air balloon using a KWL chart. They then use a wide array of materials to design a hot air balloon that will lift successfully in cooperative groups referring to...
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Optional Laboratory: Calculating Board Footage in a Tree
Middle schoolers work together to complete an experiment calculating the amount of board footage in a tree. They record their data and answer questions at the end of the lesson. They create their own hypothesis as well.
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Tree Identification
Students list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.
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Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??
Students measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
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Unit 9 Trigonometry
For this trigonometry worksheet, students find the lengths of triangles. They construct triangles and spirals. Students complete indirect measurement problems. They find the distance between objects and determine the volume of...
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Landslides!
Middle schoolers discover soil and Earth movement by experimenting in class. In this Earth Science lesson, students utilize a stream table, soil, graduated cylinder and water to create a re-enactment of a landslide. Middle...
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Basic Tree and Forest Measurements
Young scholars examine how trees are measured and the different methods used. In this density lesson students divide into groups and practice the different methods.
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Trigonometric Applications Outside the Classroom
Fifth graders describe and demonstrate how trigonometry can be used to find the height of a tall building or tree. They describe and demonstrate how trigonometry can be used to find the height of a high hill, or other high object where...
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Optional Laboratory: Measuring Tree Heights
Young scholars work together to measure tree heights. They make predictions on what they believe the calculations are and answer questions during the experiment. They share their results with the class.
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How Fast Does This Tree Grow?
Middle schoolers work together to determine how fast trees go. They make predictions and complete simple measurements. They answer questions to end the activity.