Slope is investigated in the context of roofs and handicap ramps.

Mathematics:  measurement, ratios, slope, graphing, and vertical and horizontal distance

Mathematics Thinking:  Determining slopes visually and algebraically, relating changes in coordinate values to changes in slope, and applying slope concepts to real-world applications.

Technology:  Students will use the interactive website ExploreMath.com. The activity is located at:

http://www.exploremath.com/activities/Activity_page.cfm?ActivityID=45

Below are some sample screen shots of the ExploreMath activity.