Description

Overview:

In this activity, learners use a hand-made protractor to measure angles they find in playground equipment. Learners will observe that angle measurements do not change with distance, because they are distance invariant, or constant. Note: The "Pocket Protractor" activity should be done ahead as a separate activity (see related resource), but a standard protractor can be used as a substitute.

Subject:

Geometry

Level:

Upper Primary, High School

Grades:

Grade 4

Material Type:

Activity/Lab

Author:

Exploratorium, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, National Science Foundation, The Exploratorium

Provider:

Exploratorium

Date Added:

12/07/2010