Use geometry to improve your pool game! Learners analyze the front half of a pool shot to determine its resulting path. By measuring the angle of incidence, they are able to predict the path of the ball. 

Concepts

angle of incidence, angle of refraction, protractor skills, angle measurement

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals draw a sample pool shot for their neighbors
• Incorporate to practice measuring angles

Classroom Considerations

• Requires protractors

Pros

• Provides a real-life situation to provide motivation for the lesson
• Includes teaching notes to help plan the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSG-CO.A.5