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This Catching the Perfect SAR Waves! activity also includes:
- Catching the Perfect SAR Wave Presentation (.ppt)
- Understanding the Problem Worksheet (.pdf)
- Understanding the Problem Worksheet Answer Key (.pdf)
- Radar System Construction (.pdf)
- Radar System Calibration (.pdf)
- Mathematical Model (.pdf)
- Mathematical Model Answer Key (.pdf)
- Radar System Evaluation (.pdf)
- Radar System Evaluation Answer Key (.pdf)
- Simple Radar Voltage Readings (.pdf)
- Vocabulary
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Zero in on an interesting resource involving radar technology. Groups construct a radar sensing unit and learn to calibrate the system. Using the radar system and the Pythagorean Theorem, they calculate distances between objects.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Collaborate with the math and science departments
Classroom Considerations
- Resource has a variety of prerequisite math skills; see lesson guide for complete information
- Activity requires sensors and electrical components
Pros
- Provides a variety of worksheets, both in Word and PDF forms
- Includes an optional extension activity
Cons
- None