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Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme

Analysis and Approaches | Geometry and Trigonometry

Angles of Depression and Elevation

Objectives

  • Students will discuss the graphical and algebraic relationships between Angles of Depression and Elevation.
  • Students will revisit and apply their right triangle trigonometry skills.
  • Students will try to make a connection with how to understand these topics in IB Mathematics courses and on their final assessments.

Vocabulary

  • Angle of Elevation
  • Parallel
  • Bearing
  • Angle of Depression
  • Alternate Interior Angles

About the Lesson

The prior knowledge needed for this activity is understanding what the angles of depression and elevation are and what their relationship is with one another. Students will revisit and apply their right triangle trigonometry skills, and discuss the graphical and algebraic relationships between Angles of Depression and Elevation.