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Middle school geometry laboratories for Google Apps
Clinometer Discovery Lab (Using Trigonometry)
I gave this project to both geometry and PreCalculus students. I gave them specific directions (included) on how to make a clinometer, but taught them nothing else about how to use them. They had to figure out how to use trigonometry to find the height of some objects in our commons (on a nice day, it would be awesome to go outside). Students used a lot of trial and error, and found how important it was to have an accurate diagram. I checked in frequently with each group-common errors included n
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8th - 12th
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Minecraft Castle Construction + Area of a Rectangle
This activity has multi-disciplinary aspects. First, this activity will help students to understand how different medieval construction methods are from today's methods. Then students will use the popular game Minecraft to lean how to calculate area from rectangular shapes.The Castle Documentary Questions can be found at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Castle-Documentary-Questions-6721038INSTRUCTIONS & APPROXIMATE TIME1. Have students fill out the Before Watching portion of the w
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4th - 9th
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Polygon Interior Angle Sum Theorem Investigation
Students are given 4 polygons and asked to divide them into triangles. They then find the interior angle sum by multiplying the number of triangles by 180. The students will use their findings to derive the formula for the sum of the angles in any polygon.
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7th - 12th
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Physics Laboratory Activity: The Radian WITH SOLUTIONS
The editable laboratory activity will give students hands-on experience to see the relationship between radians and degrees of a circle. Physics and math students alike will enjoy this fun and engaging activity while they examine the concept of the radian. Solutions are included!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics Complete Lab Bundle with Solutions
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