Illustration of Represents and solves geometric problems by specifying locations using coordinates in the ICLE's Rigor and Relevance Framework
Quadrant C

Given points on a surface, describe the shape of the surface. To do this, examine all the (x, y, z) coordinates and construct a contour map for the height z above the xy-plane. Use your contour map to describe the shape of the surface. (See attached set of points on the surface).

Example Documents:

  • Surface Points [ .doc ]

 Quadrant D

Devise and carry out a simulation for actually collecting and analyzing altitude surface data using simulated terrain boxes and probes. (See attached Problem Based Instructional Task).

Example Documents:

  • Problem-Based Instructional Task [ .doc ]
Quadrant A

Plot (90, 180, 740) on a three-dimensional graph and describe how you graphed that particular point.

 Quadrant B

A probe satellite passes above the surface of Venus as it orbits the planet. It sends out bursts of radar waves that bounce off the surface and return to the satellite. The length of time it takes for the radar beam to return to the satellite reveals the distance it traveled to the surface and back. Given data of the altitudes of a region near the Venusian equator, draw a contour map, locate and justify a possible landing site for a space probe. (See attached Venus data).

Example Documents:

  • Venus data [ .doc ]