Worksheets — Set 1
Geometry · Geometric modeling
Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.
Warm-up
1. Design problem: ladder 12 ft against wall. Height if base 8 ft from wall? 2. Sketch a model and label known lengths. 3. Choose a theorem or formula: ___
_See printable PDF for diagram._
Written practice
1. Design problem: ladder 11 ft against wall. Height if base 7 ft from wall? 2. Sketch a model and label known lengths. 3. Choose a theorem or formula: ___ 4. Answer with units and reasonableness check. ___ 5. What assumption did you make? 6. Create a similar modeling question. 7. Design problem: ladder 14 ft against wall. Height if base 10 ft from wall? 8. Design problem: ladder 17 ft against wall. Height if base 13 ft from wall?
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More written practice
1. Design problem: ladder 20 ft against wall. Height if base 16 ft from wall? 2. Design problem: ladder 23 ft against wall. Height if base 19 ft from wall? 3. 3 + 7 = ___ 4. 4 + 4 = ___ 5. 5 + 5 = ___ 6. 6 + 6 = ___
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Patterns and rules
1. Design problem: ladder 28 ft against wall. Height if base 24 ft from wall? 2. Sketch a model and label known lengths. 3. Choose a theorem or formula: ___
_See printable PDF for diagram._
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Parent tip: Sketch a diagram with labels