Height of TREE with Math? Measuring Climbing Calculating

Jake shows how to use math to calculate the height of a tree. He uses a measuring tape, protractor app, calculator and a math formula. The process gives an approximate height not always exact, but it is good enough to generally know the height of a tree or building. If you have a smartish phone that has a protractor app and a calculator this can be a great use of teaching the importance of math.

The formula used is Height= Tan( ) X Distance from object + height of the persons eye

h=tan( ) X D + Eye