1. Section 1

1.5. Discover

Mathematics 20-3 Module 3

Section 1: Slope—Physical Objects

 

Discover

 

Try This 1

 

Look at these three photos and consider the questions that follow.

 

These three photos are of a wheelchair ramp, a bicyclist at the top of a bike ramp, and monks climbing up a set of stairs in a photo taken at Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

wheelchair ramp: Hemera/Thinkstock; bike rider: Hemera/Thinkstock; stairs: iStockphoto/Thinkstock

  • Could you easily go up and down in each case?

  • Which photo seems to show the steepest slope?

  • What activity would be the most dangerous?
  1. Fill in the following chart. It will help you describe similarities and differences in the photos.

    Similarities Differences
       
       
       
       
       
       

  2. Think about and record some safety issues related to the activities. Use the following chart to record your ideas.

    Safety Issues
     
     
     
     
     
     

course folder Save both charts in your course folder to use in the following Share 1 activity.

 

Share 1

 

Share your charts from Try This 1 with a partner or with a group of people.

  • Compare your charts with the other charts.

  • Explain reasons for any similarities and differences between the charts.

As you work on this Share section, refer to the Share Rubric. The rubric will help you understand what your teacher expects of you.