Building Height
Students will use a clinometer (a measuring device built from a protractor) and isosceles right triangles to find the height of a building. The class will compare measurements, talk about the variation in their results, and select the best measure of central tendency to report the most accurate height.
This activity uses a discovery hands on approach to measure something like a tall building. If encourages the students to make a conjecture and come up with ideas of their own.
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