Cape Florida Lighthouse: Lore and Calculations

The historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, often described as a conical tower, teems with mathematical applications. This lesson focuses on the change in volume and lateral surface area throughout its storied existence.
Resource ID#: 47990 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: cone, conical frustum, lateral surface area, percent change, truncated, volume
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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