Description
Praxis the robot and Alan the “human man” attempt to land a plane using their knowledge of trigonometry. Luckily, the plane is full of ancient mathematicians who fill in some history of the development of trig.
Classroom Ideas
Explore the relationship between angles and ratios. Discuss with students the real world uses of these calculations – such as planning the angle of a plane’s flighta and using sundials to work out the position of the sun.
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