The Best Throw

At what angle should you throw a ball for it to travel the greatest distance?

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics:
- Geometry (Angles)
- Measurement
- Statistics (charts and graphs)
- Use a Chart or Table
- The Nature of Science (Scientific Inquiry)
Grades: 4 - 8
Concepts:
- Degree
- Angle
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can measure lengths
- Can apply the strategy "use a chart or table"
- Can do a scatterplot of data
- Can create a chart for the collection of experimental results
- Can graphically analyze the relationship between variables in an investigation

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