How to Calculate the Height of a Building

In this video, I introduce the calculations needed to find the height of a building or another tall structure.
I use this video to introduce a project requiring students to create a clinometer and collaborate to find the heights of school buildings and one other building of their choice.
In this project, students learn how to calculate the height of a building by using a clinometer and a tape measure to find measurements within their reach, then they use Trigonometry to calculate the height that they are looking for.

[@TruthIsLove.]

Thanks Nicole, very clear, easy to follow. I am very determined to find out now what is the math behind these trigonometry values, how Tan, Cos, Sin is figured out without any calculator.

[@thanaphons3669]

Thank so much beautiful, you made me understand this.

[@user-qf3hg4ny7s]

Now, I can able find height of my house 🏡. Thank you 😌

[@nhamiltondwight]

You're welcome 😊

[@nernarnakhaleh8370]

What could be an app I can use that will help me in finding the angle ??

[@nernarnakhaleh8370]

@@nhamiltondwight okay thank you

[@stillzyHD]

Nice vid

[@fearless_gamerz5541]

Hey,nicole how to measure the angle of eye towards the building

[@nhamiltondwight]

Hey! Sorry I took so long to respond... for some reason, your question didn't show earlier. In case you are still looking for the answer, there's something called a clinometer. I have instructions on how to make and use it here: docs.google.com/document/d/1GB0xQ7z6hIGMryLF2uqcr9FR7sB5qsRQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107207573262045269743&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@kiyo5819]

how did the 5.5 feet became 6 ?

[@nhamiltondwight]

Good catch! Looks like I rounded at the end. I should be 5.5.

[@p1scesdreamer629]

Daniel is about 2 stories tall