Students explore slope calculations by calculating glide slope of planes landing on aircraft carriers.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- National Air and Space Museum
- Date Added:
- 06/13/2022
Students explore slope calculations by calculating glide slope of planes landing on aircraft carriers.
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