Determine the distance between two hikers using vectors. Pupils use an interactive to develop the formula to find the distance between two points knowing their relationship to a third point. Learners use the formula to calculate the distance between two hikers given their relative positions from camp.

Concepts

gps, addition vectors, vectors

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners show the work needed to answer the challenge questions

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should understand vector notation
• Individuals should be familiar with trigonometric ratios
• Requires creating a free CK-12 account to obtain a login

Pros

• Challenge questions provide the correct answer if answered incorrectly
• The resource contains example questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-VM.B.4.a HSN-VM.B.4.b HSN-VM.B.4.c HSN-VM.B.5.a HSN-VM.B.5.b MP4