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How many bones can a dog on a leash reach? Class members move a dog on the end of its leash and determine whether it can reach bones located at specific points. The learners see whether the bone lies on the circle or outside of the circle defined by the length of the leash.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class determine the equation of the circle and determine whether the point is on the circle or not
- Use the distance formula to find whether the dog can reach the bones
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Pros
- Contains additional problems in the supplemental materials
- Individuals can view the correct answer if needed
Cons
- Does not require working with the equation of a the circle; all answers can be determined simply from the interactive