Description
This is an activity to see how tall objects are using indirect measurement. After working the 3 problems for practice, then head outside to measure how tall the school's flagpole is.
We are using indirect measurement as an application of trig functions.
**can be used as a group project for measuring other tall items outdoor
Materials needed for activity:
• Tape Measure
• Clinometer/hypsometer
• Measuring tape
Answers to worksheet:
Example: 10 m
1. 15.5 ft
2. 19.3 m
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Description
This is an activity to see how tall objects are using indirect measurement. After working the 3 problems for practice, then head outside to measure how tall the school's flagpole is.
We are using indirect measurement as an application of trig functions.
**can be used as a group project for measuring other tall items outdoor
Materials needed for activity:
• Tape Measure
• Clinometer/hypsometer
• Measuring tape
Answers to worksheet:
Example: 10 m
1. 15.5 ft
2. 19.3 m
You can earn FREE TPT money by leaving reviews on any paid resources! You will see the balance show up the next time you check out!
Also, be sure to check out my teaching videos at this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/318830wright/videos

