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Ramp It Up Unit PlanRamp It Up Unit Plan
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Radford University
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9th - 12th
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Ramp It Up

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Pupils gather measurements of real-world objects that have slopes. They then plot the measurements and find an equation of a line that fits the measurements. Finally, groups investigate the ADA and determine whether different ramps meet the ADA requirements.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

slope, slope formula, ramps, similar triangles, pythagorean theorem

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create problems that have students measure the length of the ramp and height, requiring them to calculate the length

Classroom Considerations

  • The last lesson requires GeoGebra software
  • Assumes the class knows how to calculate slope

Pros

  • Provides a scoring rubric for consistent grading
  • Contains suggestions for incorporating technology within the lessons

Cons

  • None

Common Core

MP5 MP6 8.EE.B.6 8.G.B.7

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