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On Top of the World

On Top of the World

This interdisciplinary math lesson from Illuminations may be used in conjunction with geography education. Students will consider strategies for figuring out the distance to the horizon from various heights. A formula will be generated that may be used to determine this distance. The example of the height of Mount Everest is also used. This lesson is appropriate for grades 9-12 and should require 1 class period to complete.... Show More
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stem education, workforce development, technician training, advanced technological education
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Material Type:
Assignment
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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