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Indirect Measurement

Students will provide an explanation of how to use trigonometry and similar triangles to measure objects that would be difficult to measure directly. In groups of four, students will create a project explaining two types of indirect measurement, including measurements, calculations, and procedures measuring at least two items at school. Both methods of indirect measurement should be used on each item to allow for comparison of results and discussion of the accuracy of each method. Project formats: iMovie video, Keynote presentation, or Pages document saved at an e-book. Required elements include: a introduction and conclusion/summary; explanation of indirect measurement; a organized format which may include topic headings/chapter divisions; proper measurements and explanation of any special tools needed; comparison the two types of indirect measurement including differences and which one is more accurate; photos and/or video; calculations, measurements, and procedures.

Rubric Code: MC3BC9

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Subject: Math

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Superior 5 pts	Above Average 4 pts	Basic 2 pts	Below Basic 1 pts
1. Introduction	Superior Catchy and clever introduction. Provides relevant information and establishes a clear purpose engaging the listener immediately.	Above Average Describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds.	Basic Somewhat engaging (covers well-known topic), and provides a vague purpose.	Below Basic Irrelevant or inappropriate topic that minimally engages listener. Does not include an introduction or the purpose is vague and unclear.
2. Overall Content	Superior Creativity and original content enhance the purpose of the project in an innovative way. Accurate information and succinct concepts are presented.	Above Average Accurate information is provided succinctly.	Basic Some information is inaccurate or long-winded.	Below Basic Information is inaccurate.
3. Indirect Measurement Content	Superior Keeps focus on the topic.	Above Average Stays on topic	Basic Occasionally strays from the topic	Below Basic Does not stay on topic
4. Conclusion	Superior Conclusion clearly summarizes key information.	Above Average Conclusion summarizes information	Basic Conclusion vaguely summarizes key information	Below Basic No conclusion is provided
5. References	Superior Includes a wide variety of appropriate, well-researched and informative sources and has well-edited quotes from “expert” sources. Quotes and sources of information are credited appropriately.	Above Average Includes appropriate and informative quotes from “expert” sources. Source quotes are credited appropriately.	Basic Includes some variety of informative quotes from some “expert” sources. Source quotes need some editing and some credits are missing.	Below Basic Includes no source quotes.
6. Grammar	Superior Correct grammar is used throughout the project.	Above Average Correct grammar is used during the project.	Basic Occasionally incorrect grammar is used during the project.	Below Basic Poor grammar is used throughout the project.
7. Calculations	Superior Calculations displayed are without error and fully support conclusions and outcomes and explain the concept of indirect measurement.	Above Average Calculations displayed contain with small errors. Calculations support the	Basic Calculations contain large errors and do not explain the concept of indirect measurement.	Below Basic Calculations are incomplete or are not included.
8. Format	Superior Project has a clearly organized format. Topics are organized logically and are labelled by chapter/subject/etc.	Above Average Project has a somewhat organized format. Most topics are organized logically and most are labelled by chapter/subject/etc.	Basic Project shows some signs of organization. Topics are defined but not clearly organized and most are not labelled.	Below Basic Project shows few signs of preparation and organization. Topics are missed and there is not an orderly format.
9. Length	Superior Project keeps the audience interested and engaged. All relevant information is included and is well explained.	Above Average Project length keeps audience listening.	Basic Project length is somewhat long or somewhat short to keep audience engaged.	Below Basic Project is either too long or too short to keep the audience engaged.
10. Required Elements	Superior Project has all required elements including: video, photos, calculations, explanations, two types of indirect measurement, conclusion and summary.	Above Average Project is missing one required element.	Basic Project is missing two required elements.	Below Basic Project is missing more than two required elements.

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geometry, trigonometry, similar triangles

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