
Heron's Formula and Sailboat Construction

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Mathematics, Science
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6th - 10th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Heron's formula used for?
Determining the volume of a cube
Calculating the perimeter of a triangle
Measuring the length of a rectangle
Finding the area of a triangle
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What materials did David mention are used for making sails?
Nylon and polyester
Leather and canvas
Silk and linen
Cotton and wool
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Zubin and Sid visit David?
To sell their old sailboat
To learn about sailboat navigation
To get advice on building a sailboat
To purchase a sailboat
Tags
CCSS.7.G.B.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the dimensions of the smaller sail?
20 meters, 15 meters, and 10 meters
15 meters, 10 meters, and 6 meters
12 meters, 11 meters, and 5 meters
25 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step Sid takes to calculate the area of the smaller sail?
Estimates the weight of the sail
Measures the angles of the sail
Draws a diagram of the sail
Calculates the semi-perimeter
Tags
CCSS.6.G.A.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the calculated area of the smaller sail?
30.5 square meters
29.5 square meters
25.5 square meters
27.5 square meters
Tags
CCSS.3.MD.D.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the semi-perimeter of the larger sail?
46.5 meters
44.5 meters
50.5 meters
40.5 meters
Tags
CCSS.7.G.B.6
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