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Apply geometry concepts to improve your pool game! Here scholars create the perfect bank shot using angles of incidence and refraction. They create three different options for the same shot.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Show videos of pool (billiard) bank shots; freeze the video to show the measurements of the angles
- Create different scenarios for different groups of pupils
Classroom Considerations
- Before introducing the activity, your classes should be familiar with the concepts of angle of incidence and refraction
Pros
- Incorporates a real-life scenario
- Provides an answer key and rubric to aid in planning and scoring
Cons
- None