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Pokémon Go Cheat

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Gotta catch them all—no learner left behind! Young scholars must predict the length of time it takes a phone attached to a fan to travel five kilometers given the radius and rotations versus time data. Why would you attach a phone to a fan? To hatch a Pokemon of course!

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • For more advanced classes, give the speed of the fan in place of the radius length
  • Bring in a fan for pupils to use as a reference; test the theory after making the calculation
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects previous experience with calculating the circumference of a circle
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Pros
  • Adaptable to different grade levels
  • Uses a popular game to increase the motivation for the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core