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How Tall is the Tree? PerformanceHow Tall is the Tree? Performance
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Radford University
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9th - 12th
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1 hr 30 mins
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How Tall is the Tree?

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Pairs or small groups work together to determine the height of a tree using similar triangles. Learners make a judgement which direction to let a tree fall to avoid hitting any structures. They then write letters to the principal explaining their solutions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

proportional reasoning, proportions, similar triangles, similarity, similar figures, indirect measurement

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the task to start a discussion that leads to the trigonometric ratios

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a tree to determine its height
  • Assumes the class is familiar with similar triangles and their properties

Pros

  • Provides a sample benchmark response
  • Includes a pre-activity worksheet to use as a warm-up

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.2.e MP1 MP3 MP5 HSG-SRT.A.3 HSG-SRT.B.5

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