How did the Exxon Valdez get off course? How do people navigate using compasses and angles? In this unit students explore the mathematics of navigation in the spirit of orienteering, the wilderness sport. Students explore angle, distance, and orientation by using their bodies in relative directional systems, as with the computer language LOGO, instead of using the standard directions of magnetic compasses. The five Investigations units from EQUALS give middle school teachers and students opportunities to explore mathematics skills and concepts in familiar contexts that make sense. These 4-8 week integrated units encourage sustained work that involves students in high-level thinking, creative problem solving, planning their own approaches, and communicating their own ideas. They work together to explore problem-based curriculum with more depth than traditional exercises. Student worksheets are in English and Spanish. Preview this book Audience: Teachers Subject Area: Measurement of distance and angle Format: 8.5" x 11", Spiralbound, 124 pages Grades: Grades 6-9 ISBN: 0-912511-59-1 |
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