Stew Dents Dilemma
Author: John Hogle, Charlie French
School District: Edwards-Knox Central School
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Range: 8 - 10
Duration/Time Required:
- Number of days: 4 - 6
- Length of period: 40 - 45 minutes
Standard:
- Content - Geometry, Algebra
- Process - Problem Solving, Connections, Communication, Reasoning and Proof, Representation
Objective: Students will work in teams to determine possible solutions to Stews dilemma. The problem is designed to address such topics as: similar triangles, Pythagorean theorem, proportions/ratios, rates, finding degree measures of angles formed by parallel lines and transversals, and the number of degrees in the turning of a vehicle. At the end of the lesson students will present their possible solutions to the class.
