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You've Got Triangles!
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | Grand, Raymond Le |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Students learn about trigonometry, geometry and measurements while participating in a hands-on interaction with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® technology. First they review fundamental geometrical and trigonometric concepts. Then, they estimate the height of various objects by using simple trigonometry. Students measure the height of the objects using the LEGO robot kit, giving them an opportunity to see how sensors and technology can be used to measure things on a larger scale. Students learn about trigonometry, geometry and measurements while participating in a hands-on interaction with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 technology. First they review fundamental geometrical and trigonometric concepts. Then, they estimate the height of various objects by using simple trigonometry. Students measure the height of the objects using the LEGO robot kit, giving them an opportunity to see how sensors and technology can be used to measure things on a larger scale. Students discover that they can use this method to estimate the height of buildings, trees or other tall objects. Finally, students synthesize their knowledge by applying it to solve similar problems. By activity end, students have a better grasp of trigonometry and its everyday applications. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado Polytechnic Institute of New York University |
| Subject Keyword | Earth and Space Geometry Measurement Number and Operations Trigonometry Robotics Problem Solving Triangle Estimation Robot Right Triangle Estimate Right Angle |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT1H30M |
| Education Level | Class VI Class VII Class VIII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Number Sense and Numeration Geometry Structure of the Earth |