Station 3: Build It – Robotic Arm Problem Solver
Independent Application
Apply the Law of Sines independently to a triangle from the student’s own robotic arm design or a provided diagram.
○ MODEL
◆ REPRESENT
★ DESIGN
★ ITERATE
Use the provided diagram.
Redraw the triangle and label all known and unknown sides/angles.
Set up and solve using the Law of Sines.
Answer: "Does my solution make physical sense?"
Trade your completed triangle problem with a partner.
Explain your setup, solution, and what your answer means.
Give and receive feedback using the Peer Review Checklist.
Checklist
I labeled the diagram.
I identified what’s missing.
I showed all the calculations.
I included units.
I justified my solution.
I can explain why the Law of Sines was the right tool for this problem.
I have described what the answer means for the robot arm's design or function.