Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Rom/Com Final Scene performance also includes:
- Activity
- Worksheet
- Assessment
- Rubric
- Answer Key
- Join to access all included materials
You haven't seen this scene before, have you? Young mathematicians first review the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry by completing a worksheet. They then consider several problems involving two people running toward each other in a romantic movie scene. How far do they need to run to meet in the middle?
3 Views
0 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Challenge the class to brainstorm different ways in which movie directors use right triangles
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have prior experience with Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric ratios
- Resource recommends having presentation boards to highlight each group's work
Pros
- Provides sample responses
- Includes a simple rubric for each part of the task
Cons
- None