Geometry 8-4a GeoGebra Primer: Angles of Elevation and Depression
By Matthew Richardson
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6 questions
Vocabulary: In the introduction (Activity 1) of the applet, you saw an angle of elevation. In your own words, what is an angle of elevation?
Vocabulary: In the introduction (Activity 1) of the applet, you saw an angle of elevation. In your own words, what is an angle of elevation?
Vocabulary: In the extension (Activity 2), you saw an angle of depression. In your own words, what is an angle of depression?
Vocabulary: In the extension (Activity 2), you saw an angle of depression. In your own words, what is an angle of depression?
Exploration: In the extension (Activity 2), an angle of elevation and an angle of depression are shown simultaneously based on two perspectives. What is the relationship between these two angles? How do you know?
Exploration: In the extension (Activity 2), an angle of elevation and an angle of depression are shown simultaneously based on two perspectives. What is the relationship between these two angles? How do you know?
Exploration: In the application (Activity 3), what information is provided when you click the box next to Some information?
Exploration: In the application (Activity 3), what information is provided when you click the box next to Some information?
Exploration: In the application (Activity 3), how can you use the information provided when you click the box next to Some information along with the angle measurements shown in the diagram to find the current height of the elevator? Be specific.
Exploration: In the application (Activity 3), how can you use the information provided when you click the box next to Some information along with the angle measurements shown in the diagram to find the current height of the elevator? Be specific.
Extension: Create a real-world angle of elevation or angle of depression word problem based on the image on the canvas. Provide enough information to solve for an unknown quantity using angles and trigonometry. Label the given quantities on the image.
Extension: Create a real-world angle of elevation or angle of depression word problem based on the image on the canvas. Provide enough information to solve for an unknown quantity using angles and trigonometry. Label the given quantities on the image.