51-Foot Ladder
51-Foot Ladder
Description:
In 2005, when discussing the proposed border wall between the United States and Mexico, Arizona governor Janet Napolitano said, "You show me a fifty foot wall. I’ll show you a fifty-one foot ladder." In this lesson, we’ll use the Pythagorean Theorem (Grade 8) or trigonometric ratios (Geometry) to explore the math of ladders, from the home variety to fire trucks. Was Governor Napolitano right? To climb a 50-foot wall, would a 51-foot ladder actually be long enough??
Education Levels:
8
Subject:
Trigonometry, Geometry
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Medium:
Flash
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Mathalicious
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
Broad Correlation
Broad Correlation
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