See You Ladder
How high can ladders safely reach?
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the maximum height ladders can safely reach and discuss the implications for fire safety and building construction.
Students will
- Use Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems
- Model real-world scenarios geometrically
Before you begin
Students will need to be fluent in ratio language.Common Core Standards
Content Standards
Mathematical Practices
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