Name: ___________________________ Learning Module 26

Gr.& Section: _____________________

FOURTH QUARTER

“ANGLE OF ELEVATION AND DEPRESSION”

The following topics are included in this module:

1) Illustrating angle of elevation and depression.

In this module, you are expected to meet the following competencies:

1) Illustrate angles of elevation and angles of depression.
Pre–Test
Before we proceed with the lesson, let us first test your prior knowledge about the topic in this module.
Directions: Classify each angle as an angle of elevation or angle of depression in the figure below.

1. ___________________________ 3. ___________________________
2. ___________________________ 4. ___________________________

Refer to the Answer Key on the last page of this module to check your answers.

Day 1: Illustrating Angle of Elevation and Depression (Synchronous Session)

CONCEPT NOTES
Angle of Elevation Angle of Depression
- Acute angle measured - Acute angle measured
up from horizontal down from horizontal
line. line.

ILLUSTRATION
Classify each angle as an angle of elevation or angle of depression of the figure below.
1. ∠𝟖 - is formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point
below the line. It is an angle of depression.
2. ∠𝟕 - is formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point
above the line. It is an angle of elevation.

EXERCISE NO. 26.1

(NOTE: Write your answers on a Learning Activity Sheet.)
Directions: In each of the following illustrations, identify whether ∠A is an angle of elevation or an angle
of depression.

1
 _______________1. 2.______________

_______________3.

_______________4. 5.______________

Day 2: Illustrating Angle of Elevation and Depression (Synchronous Session)

CONCEPT NOTES
An angle of elevation is the angle formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point above the line.
An angle of depression is the angle formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point below the line.

ILLUSTRATION
1. A man stands 50 m away from the base of a Given:
building. His angle of elevation to the top of θ (angle of elevation) = 70°
the building is 70°. adjacent side (distance between the man and the
building) = 50 m
Find:
Opposite side (Height of the building)
Formula:
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
Tan θ = 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
Let z be the length of opposite side
Solution:
𝑧 𝑧
Tan θ = Tan 70 = = 137.37
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 50
Therefore, the height of the building is 137.37 m.
2. From the top of a fire tower, a forest ranger Given:
sees his partner on the ground at an angle of θ (angle of depression) = 40°
depression of 40º. If the tower is 45 feet in opposite side (height of the tower) = 45 feet
height, how far is the partner from the base of the Find:
tower? Adjacent side (Distance between the partner and the
tower)
Formula:
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
Tan θ = 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
40° Let x be the length of adjacent side
Solution:
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
Tan θ = 𝑥
45
Tan 40° = 𝑥
45
Note that the angles shown are identical since 𝑥=
they are alternate interior angles of parallel tan 40°
lines, with the hypotenuse of the formed x = 53.63
triangle as transversal. Therefore, the distance between his partner and the
tower is 53.63 ft.
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 EXERCISE NO. 26.2
(NOTE: Write your answers on a Learning Activity Sheet.)
Directions: Answer Comprehension Check, item numbers 3 to 6 on page 451 of your book, Grade 9
Mathematics, Patterns and Practicalities.

Day 3: Asynchronous Activity

Activity no. 26.1
(NOTE: Write your answers on a Learning Activity Sheet.)
Time started:
Time finished: _______
Directions: Answer Comprehension Check, item numbers 7 to 10 on page 451 of your book, Grade 9
Mathematics, Patterns and Practicalities.

Day 4: Activities Involving Angle of Depression and Elevation (Synchronous Session)

EXERCISE NO. 26.3
(NOTE: Write your answers on a Learning Activity Sheet.)
Directions: Answer Problem Solving, item numbers 21 to 25 on page 454-455 of your book, Grade 9
Mathematics, Patterns and Practicalities.

Day 5: Post-Test (Synchronous Session)

Post–Test
Let us test what you have learned after accomplishing this module. Read the directions carefully and
answer the test below.

KNOWLEDGEDirections: Answer the following items using the given picture. Encircle the letter of your
answer.

1. Based on the given picture, which of the following is the angle of elevation?
A. ∠3 B. ∠4 C. ∠5 D. none of the above
2. Based on the given picture, which of the following is the angle of depression?
A. ∠4 B. ∠5 C. ∠6 D. none of the above
3. If ∠5 = 45°, which is the measure of ∠6?
A. 35° B. 40° C. 45° D. 50°
4. Based on the given picture, ∠3 is an example of angle of ______________.
A. Central B. inscribed C. elevation D. depression
5. Based on the given picture, ∠6 is an example of angle of ______________.
A. Central B. inscribed C. elevation D. depression

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PROCESS
Directions: Read and analyze the given items; then solve each.
1. Brian’s kite is flying above a field at the end of 65 m of string. If the angle of elevation to the kite measures
70°, how high is the kite above Brian’s head?

2. From a point on the ground 12 ft from the base of a flagpole, the angle of elevation of the top of the pole
measures 53°. How tall is the flagpole?

You are done with Module 26. Congratulations! You made it!
For clarifications, do not hesitate to consult your teacher.

Reference
(1) Gladys C. Nivera Ph.D. Grade 10 Mathematics Patterns and Practicalities.

Answer Key

Here are the answers in pre-test. Please look at this part only after accomplishing the pre-test.
HONESTY IS STILL THE BEST POLICY. Please check your answers and determine how much
knowledge you have attained.
Pretest
1. Angle of depression
2. Angle of elevation
3. Angle of depression
4. Angle of elevation

How many items did you get correctly?

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