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Google Earth Voyager Story: The Geometry of City Planning, Part 2

Google Earth Voyager Story: The Geometry of City Planning, Part 2

In this activity, learn about the geometry of city planning. We explore why many cities in the US and around the world are laid out in a rectangular grid made up of parallel and perpendicular lines. This companion to a Google Earth Voyager Story provides a deeper understanding of the geometric concepts introduced.

This is part of a collection of Google Earth Voyager Stories that use Google's mapping technology to explore relevant math stories. To see the complete collection of the Google Earth Voyager Stories, click on this link.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

Viewing Media4Math Stories on Google Earth

These Google Earth Voyager Stories are also available on Google Earth. Best viewed in Chrome, click on the links below to view these dynamic stories using Google's technology:

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.A.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.D.12
Grade Range 9 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Points and Lines
        • Perpendicular Lines
        • Parallel Lines
        • Applications of Points and Lines
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords parallel lines, perpendicular lines, Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal