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Apply geometry to find the distance as the crow flies. An engaging lesson compares the distance a car must drive to the straight line distance between two locations. Scholars must manipulate a simulation, note the change in distances, and determine a pattern.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide pupils a graphic organizer to record the measured lengths as they work with the manipulative
- Flip your classroom and assign the video as homework; use class time for the interactive portion of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Create a free CK-12 account to use lesson resources
Pros
- Provides background information as a link within the interactive component
- Includes both graphical and symbolic representations
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- None