Stairs and Slopes
Stairs and Slopes. Which one is steepest?. Stair 1. Stair 2. Which one is steepest?. Stair 3. Stair 4. Which one is shallowest?. Stair 5. Stair 6. What does it mean to be “steep”?. How can you know?. What do you need to know to find out which was steeper?. Measuring slope .
Stairs and Slopes
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Which one is steepest? Stair 1 Stair 2
Which one is steepest? Stair 3 Stair 4
Which one is shallowest? Stair 5 Stair 6
What does it mean to be “steep”? How can you know?
Measuring slope change in y change in x change in Height change in Depth Rise is up or down Run is left or right
Steps and Slope Activity: • With your partner: • Measure three different steps at LCHS. We will do this as a group. (take 3 measurements from each staircase). • Measure the rise and the run, use the record sheet to record your answers. • Meet back in the classroom.
