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Curated OER

Law of Sines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify the ratios of a right triangle. In this calculus lesson, students use the law of sines to solve problems involving non-right triangles. They identify the different parts of a triangle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Law of Sines Word Problems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners solve word problems using the law of sines. In this precalculus lesson, students work in groups as they define vocabulary terms. They apply the formula of sine to answer and solve problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of law of sines and cosines. In this law of sines and cosines lesson, students construct a triangle tool from card stock and markers. Students use their triangle tool to aid in solving problems involving...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Trigonometry Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students use the law of sines to find the length of a missing side of a triangle. They prove trigonometric identity and use Heron's formula to find the area of a triangle. This two-page worksheet...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra and Trigonometry - Week 3: Story Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this story problem worksheet, students read story problems, write equations, and solve. They use the law of sines, the law of cosines, the distance formula, and rates to solve problems. This two-page worksheet contains seven story...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Identity Worksheet

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this identity instructional activity students use trigonometric functions to prove given statements are true. This one-page instructional activity contains fifteen problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra And Trigonometry - Week 3: Law of Sines

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this law of sines worksheet, pupils read story problems. They use both algebra and the law of sines and cosines to solve problems. This two page worksheet contains seven problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trigonometry Involving Figures - Week 11

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this trigonometry worksheet, pupils use trigonometric functions to determine the measurement of angles and the length of sides in given figures. Most figures are comprised of rectangles containing parallel and perpendicular lines, as...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

River Width

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine the level of accuracy needed for computations involving measurements and irrational numbers. They use the correct number of digits in computation to achieve an appropriate unit or level of accuracy when solving...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Distance to an Unapproachable Point

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use geometry or trigonometry to measure the distance of a far off point. They verify their measurements using a tape measure to check their work.
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Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Trig Ratios

For Students 6th - 8th
Investigate the cosine, sine, and tangent ratios of trigonometry using this interactive Learn Alberta math resource. Students will use these ratios to determine a right triangle's unknown side or angle. Be sure to follow the link to the...
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This MathWorld page gives a good explanation of the Law of Sines, which relates the lengths of the sides of a triangle to the sines of the opposite angles. This site gives a picture to help clarify the variables used in the equation....
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Activity
University of Vienna (Austria)

Trigonometry: Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is demonstration of how the law of sines works. It uses Java applets to manipulate the triangle and allows the user to explore what happens to the values of the triangle as the sides are changed.
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Activity
Other

Trigonometry: A Crash Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This site really is a crash review on trigonometry! Formulas, functions - you name it, it's covered! Also includes self quizzes for practice.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Sine and Cosine Rules

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
BBC provides a three part lesson on solving triangles, by using the sine rule and cosine rule.
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial examines the law of sines and the law of cosines. Includes class notes, examples, and a variety of practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource consists of a lab that utilizes the law of sines and the law of cosines.
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Handout
Cuemath

Cuemath: Sine Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive guide explores the topic of sine law, by finding answers to questions like what is the law of sines, what are the applications of sine law, and proof of the sine law. Includes solved examples and practice questions.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Discover Law of Sines

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using Cabri Jr students will be able to visualize the umbiguous case as well as when one cannot create a triangle.
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Sine Law Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are six problems to solve using the Law of Sines. One of the problems addresses the ambiguous case. Four have detailed solutions; two have answers given only. Notice the link at the bottom that takes you to a Law of Sines calculator...
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Activity
Other

Trig Without Tears: Solving Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page provides a good explanation of how to solve oblique triangles (triangles containing no right angles.) The Law of Cosines section is about halfway of the way down the page.
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Activity
Other

Karl's Calculus Tutor: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Great application of trig and introduction to the trig functions. Also found here are the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines as well as other trig topics to review.
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Handout
Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th
College professor Dan Bach reviews basic trig concepts, including trig functions, right triangles, circles, radians, and polar coordinates. Site includes animated graphs and detailed examples.
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eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defines and examines the law of sines through examples and a video lesson. [2:02]
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on the Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of Algebra II. The questions test students on the law of sines.