This problem solving task encourages students to explore why solar eclipses are rare by examining the radius of the sun and the furthest distance between the moon and the earth.
General Information
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Suggested Technology:
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Keywords: radius, distance, triangles, Florida Standards
Instructional Component Type(s):
Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection:
Illustrative Mathematics