Mastering Angles: A Practical Lesson on Bisecting Angles in Pizzas and Architecture
In this lesson, we explore the concept of bisecting angles through practical examples from everyday scenarios, like cutting pizzas. Using the "Math on the Job" from Mathworks 10, we analyze how different slice counts affect the size of central angles in both large and small pizzas. Students will brainstorm various angles that require bisection and discuss potential methods and tools for bisecting these angles. The lesson will also include discussions on framing octagonal windows, blending geometry with real-world applications for enhanced learning.
Mastering Angles: A Practical Lesson on Bisecting Angles in Pizzas and Architecture
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Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 Outcome 10.09 Lesson #2
Setting the Context • Read “Math on the Job” on page 187 of your Mathworks 10 text.
This is James’ large pizza which he usually cuts into 8 slices. If he cuts it into 16 slices instead, what will be the size of the central angle?
This is James’ small pizza. He usually slices it into 6 slices but needs to make 12 slices. What angle will he need to use?
Bisecting Angles • Brainstorm other angles that need to be bisected. • What methods/tools might be used to bisect these angles? • Discuss the following images in terms of angle bisectors.
Videos • How to cut Mitres - http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,1630892,00.html • Question – What angles would need to be cut to frame an octagonal window?