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Helping the Rocket Scientists. How High Did It Fly?. A Mathematics project for Grade 10. Learning outcomes. By the end of this project you will be able to: Measure angles of elevation Use your knowledge of similar triangles to find ways of measuring the heights of objects
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HelpingtheRocketScientists How High Did It Fly? A Mathematics project for Grade 10
Learning outcomes By the end of this project you will be able to: • Measure angles of elevation • Use your knowledge of similar triangles to find ways of measuring the heights of objects • Find the answer to Mlu and John’s question, “How high did it fly?”
So What Is The Problem? Mlu and John need help. For their EXPO project they need to know how high their rocket went. Can you help them figure it out? (insert video clip when edited)
Project Tasks • Brainstorming Session – 1 hour class time • Ratio and Triangle Investigation – 1 hour class time • Designing & Making a Measuring Instrument – 1 hour class time • Measuring the Height of the Rocket’s Flight – about ½ hour • Processing the results – ½ hour class time • PowerPoint Presentation – 1 hour class time (preparation & presentation)
Assessment • Thinking Diaries (Individual) – Rubric • Measuring Instrument (Group) – Checklist • Presentation (Group) – Class Designed Rubric
Resources • The Exploratorium’s Height Site Activity