Concept 1: Geometric Properties
PO 11: Solve problems using the sine, cosine, and tangent ratios of the acute angles of a right triangle.
In geometry, students are working on finishing their model rockets, which we will hopefully launch before spring break. Students will be using concepts we are learning about basic trig ratios, in order to measure the angle of elavation for their rocket, and calculating the approximate altitude that it reaches prior to ejecting the parachute.
This year, we are not using pre-made rocket kits, so it has been challenging to build the engine mounts to fit the various tubes the students are using. We have aluminum foil, paper towel, and wrapping paper rolls as the body tubes.
