How Do You Measure the Immeasurable?

Students will use similar triangles to determine inaccessible measurements. Examples include exploring dangerous caves and discovering craters on Mars.
Resource ID#: 130043 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: similar triangles, Real world, AA triangle similarity, Pythagorean Theorem
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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