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How can you calculate the height of a tree without having to climb it all the way to the top? The sixth installment of an 11-part Math in Science video series demonstrates how to use trigonometry to determine the height of a tree.
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Instructional Ideas
- Take learners outside to apply trigonometry to determine the height of a tree, flagpole, etc.
Classroom Considerations
- Video assumes viewers know how to construct a clinometer from a protractor
- Learners must have previous experience with trig applications
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The process of using trigonometry is shown step by step
Cons
- Includes only one example
- Uses only a tangent function (no other trigonometry applications)