STEM Thursday, Tom Browne Middle, April 26th, 2016
Presenters: Ms. Baker, Ms. Moore, Ms. Pedrazine, Ms. Scherer, Ms. Solis
Slippery Slope 5E Lesson Plan
Engage
What do we know about the slope of similar right triangles?
Ski Jumping: Understanding Proportional Relationships
Explore
Slippery Slope Student Hand-out
Slippery Slope Answer Key
Where do we see slope outside of the classroom?
Explain
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How can we tell if a slope is negative or positive from the picture or graph?
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What can we conclude about all right triangles formed with two points on the same line?
Elaborate
Time to write your own problems!
Evaluate