Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry
Concepts in Trigonometry are explained and illustrated here by a member of the math department at Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G C, G Srt Setting Up Sprinklers
In this task, students must decide where to place sprinklers on a lawn so that the maximum area of the lawn will be watered. To solve it, they must find areas of sectors of circles and use trigonometric ratios to solve right triangles....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Ask the Pilot
In the July 2013 issue of United Airlines' Hemisphere Magazine, a pilot responded to a question about how far in the distance he could see at different altitudes. The solution involved right triangles, lines of tangency to a circle, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Trigonometric Ratios in Right Triangles
Given the side lengths of a right triangle, find the sine, cosine, or tangent of one of the acute angles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Triangle Sum Theorem
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of the triangle sum theorem by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the trigonometric ratios and their inverses to real-life situations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths and distances. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Inscribed Similar Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the fact that the altitude of a right triangle creates similar triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Intermediate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about the 30-60-90 special right triangle and how to apply its properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 45 45 90 Right Triangles Intermediate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about the 45-45-90 special right triangle and how to apply its properties.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: What Is It? Pythagorean Theorem
This is a great place for information on the Pythagorean Theorem. Three other sections (tabs at the top) are available, including tips, students' questions, and lesson ideas.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Triangle to Remember
This lesson will introduce students to different types of triangles by using a clip from the movie A Walk to Remember. They will take part in interactive tutorials to strengthen the concepts of classifying triangles. The students will...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Complementary Angles
Learn about complementary angles with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Squaring the Triangle
Learn about how the Pythagorean Theorem works through investigating the standard geometric proof.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Pythagorean Explorer
Calculate the length of one side of an automatically generated right triangle by using the Pythagorean Theorem, and then check your answers.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Tangent (Tan) Function: Trigonometry
Learn about the tangent with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: 30 60 90 Triangle
Learn about the 30-60-90 triangle with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Pythagorean Theorem
Learn about corresponding angles with this resource which offers detailed explanations, examples, and an interactive. Subjects covered include finding the right triangle. Links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Circumcircle of a Triangle
A complete reference guide to the circumcircle of a triangle. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 4.3 the Unit Circle
Activities in this lesson explore how to identify the coordinates where special right triangles intersect with the unit circle in all four quadrants, use both degrees and radians to identify angles, and explore angles of different sizes...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.10 Pythagorean Triples
This section explores right triangles with three lengths that are considered Pythagorean Triples, and also investigates how some right triangles can have lengths that are not Pythagorean Triples.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Introduction to Sine
This is an introductory lesson about the trigonometric function sine. Students will study several similar right triangles and the ratio of certain two sides in them.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Types of Triangles
Brush up on your math skills relating to the types of triangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Triangles: Targeted Math Instruction
Students will learn how to apply the properties and characteristics of all triangles to solve real-world problems and identify and use the unique characteristics of right, isosceles, equilateral, acute, obtuse, and scalene triangles.