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Rise to the challenge of trigonometry. Watching a video of an ascending funicular at the Sacre Coeur in Paris sets the stage for a challenging task. Young mathematicians use a given diagram, along with the concepts of slope and trigonometry, to determine the length of the funicular's track.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a French teacher for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes pupils understand slope
- Note that the provided diagram uses commas rather than decimal points
Pros
- Provides a link to trigonometry resources
Cons
- Does not provide an answer key