Section 1

Use your favourite Internet search engine to extend your learning by researching the origins of the symbol m for slope. In your search, identify possible reasons for the choice of symbol.

 

Project Connection

 

Luge is a sport that depends completely on slopes. The slope of a luge track can vary between different corners and different tracks. In your Module 3 Project: Luge Track Comparison, you will be comparing the luge track at Whistler Sliding Centre with the track at Canada Olympic Park.

 

You are now prepared to read the project introduction and work on Step 1 of the Module 3 Project: Luge Track Comparison. Save all project work in your course folder to submit at the end of Section 2.

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Lesson 1 Assignment

 

Your lesson assignment contains some problems for you to solve using the knowledge gained during the lesson. Now you will have the chance to apply the concepts and strategies learned to a new situation. Show work to support your answers.

 

Open the Lesson 1 Assignment that you saved to your course folder and complete the questions.