Shortest Distance: Volcanoes and the Pythagorean Theorem

GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will be able to find the hypotenuse (shortest distance between two points) using volcanoes as their lesson topic. They will research two active volcanoes and then determine their distance apart by using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will practice their mapping as well as their research skills using Google Earth and other websites. This lesson contains adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Renuka Sangwan
Grade Range: 
8
Duration: 
3 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconShortest Distance PowerPoint
application/pdf iconWorld map
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
4: The physical and human characteristics of places