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This Length of a Chord: Distance Across a Ferris Wheel interactive also includes:
- Geometry: Circles
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An interactive presents two friends on a ferris wheel with the task of finding the distance between the them. Pupils create the chord between the two friends and calculate its lengths using trigonometric ratios.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion where the class derives the formula to find the length of a chord
Classroom Considerations
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- The class should understand trigonometric ratios
Pros
- The interactive allows individuals to create the different chords being referenced
- Provides hints for the problems
Cons
- None