Lesson plan
Shortest Distance: Volcanoes and the Pythagorean Theorem
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
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).Duration
3 class periodsAuthor
Renuka
Sangwan
Standards
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information4: The physical and human characteristics of places
Teacher Instructions
SangwanDistanceT.pdf
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Student Materials
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
SangwanDistanceV.pdf
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SangwanDistanceVT.pdf
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