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Do bigger sails mean that the sailboat goes faster? Middle and high schoolers compare sailboats, and learn that simply calculating sail area is not enough. A slideshow presentation demonstrates how to calculate the Sail Area to Displacement Ratio in order to compare the potential speed of sailboats.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- For more accurate sail area calculations, use the formulas provided in the supplemental resource
- Use a spreadsheet program to set up formulas to do the calculations
Classroom Considerations
- Lower grade classes should use a scientific calculator in order to calculate the Sail Area to Displacement Ratio
- The sixth lesson in a seven-part series
Pros
- The handouts provide opportunities for pupils to practice the calculations
Cons
- The handout does not come with an answer key