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Water Geometry
It is your job to install the water system, using sprinklers that shoot water jets in a circular pattern to a distance of 20 feet. The sprinkler installation instructions recommend placing the sprinklers as follows.
| Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving; Algebra Topics: - Geometry - Make a Model Grades: 7 - 10 Concepts: - Square root - 45-45-90 triangle Knowledge and Skills: - Can apply the Pythagorean Theorem in real world situations - Can use the problem-solving strategy, “Make a model.” |
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Landscape Architects
Meet two landscape architects who tell the story of competing against top firms in the world to win the opportunity to design a one-of-a kind botanical garden for the city of Chicago: the Lurie Garden at Millennium Park.
Running time 6:45 minutes.
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