COURSE NAME: Coastal Navigation First Unit: Finding the Boatβs Position Est. Time: 16 Weeks (12 Lessons, meets every other day) OVERVIEW In this unit, students will build upon their previous knowledge of algebra and geometry to find the position of a boat on a nautical chart.
STAGE 1 β IDENTIFY DESIRED RESULTS ESTABLISHED GOALS CSDE Content Standards: HSG-MG.A: Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations. HSG-SRT.B.5: Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric figures. HSG-SRT.C.8: Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
TRANSFER β
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CRITICAL THINKING: Identify a problem, ask key questions, and make predictions. MP #4: Model with mathematics. MP #5: Use appropriate tools strategically. CRITICAL THINKING: Demonstrate flexibility and determination when solving problems. MP #1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
HSA-REI.B: Solve equations and inequalities in one variable. HSA-CED.A: Create equations that describe numbers or relationships. HSN-VM.B.4: Add and subtract vectors. UNDERSTANDINGS β
Knowing the position of a boat on the water is essential for everyoneβs safety.
KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS β
How can algebra and geometry be used to find the position of a boat?
SKILLS (framed as Learning Targets)
1. I can calculate distance, speed, or time using the dead reckoning formula.
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