KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Kites, Geometry, and Vectors

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: KROS, Pacific Ocean, Kayak, Ocean, Kite, Kites, Area, Vector, Dimension, Triangle
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

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