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Curated OER

Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sun, Shadows, Surface Structure...and the Face on Mars

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use light and shadow information to make inferences regarding the three dimensional shapes of specific objects photographed on the surface of Mars. Limitations of the of the data provided are discussed and entries made into the...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners estimate the equation of a line, angle of elevation and depression in this math lesson. They analyze e famous landmark design and make connections to algebra and geometry. They will also generate an equation, model the x and y...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Trig Applications

For Students 9th - 12th
In this trig applications worksheet, high schoolers solve 6 word problems about trigonometry.  Students determine wind speed, angle of elevation and depression, and speed of airplanes using trigonometric functions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Right Triangles and Unit Circles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students evaluate the six trigonometric values of a trig function. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students use the Unit Circle to find the values of right triangles and their angles. They identify an angle...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Trigonometry Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students solve word problems. They find the height and distance of triangular measurements. They identify missing angles using triangular properties. There are 10 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elevation at its Peak

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students pretend they are hiking up a mountain. They practice making calculations on angles and elevation. They use topographic maps to estimate distances and trigonometric ratio methods.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Trigonometric Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify an angle as an angle of elevation or depression and solve problems in which they find the indicated distance. The one page worksheet contains eight multi-part problems. Answers are not included.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ndirect Measurement Technique: Using Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders find the height of an object that would be difficult or impossible to measure directly. They construct and use a Clinometer to measure the angle of elevation (or depression). Students create a sketch of the measurement...
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Curated OER

Math Handbook: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus Test

For Students 11th
In this activity, 11th graders assess their knowledge of arcsin, tan, arccos and other trig functions identity. There are 17 questions on this test.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus Test

For Students Higher Ed
In this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students assess their knowledge and understanding of inverse trigonometric functions.  The two page worksheet contains sixteen multiple choice and short answers questions.  Answers...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Black Hawk Island Hike

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Angles of Elevation and Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what the terms angle of elevation and angle of depression mean. The words may be big but their meaning is pretty basic!
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Website
Purple Math

Purplemath: Angles of Inclination and Declination

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the terminology for angles of elevation, depression, inclination, and declination. Demonstrates how to 'translate' exercises into triangles and equations.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Angles of Elevation and Depression

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find distance using right triangles and angles of elevation or depression.
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Activity
Clark University

Clark University: Dave's Short Trig Course: Tangents and Slopes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what "tangent" is and its role in the right triangle. Slope of a line is investigated and tangent for special common angles is given. Angle of elevation and angle of depression are also covered here.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Solving Problems Using Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Solving real life problem using trig ratios. Example: Finding the angle of elevation or the angle of depression. Finding the angle between two lines. Finding equation of a line that passes through two points.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will determine the angle of depression using a diagram with a helicopter. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: The Right Triangle and Applications

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn how to "solve" a right triangle and apply the concept to real world situations using angles of elevation and depression.
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Activity
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Pages: Solving Right Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to all six trigonometric function in the setting of right triangles. This tutorial begins with the six definitions and goes through applications involving angles of elevation and angles of depression. Includes several...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Trigonometry Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use trigonometry to solve word problems.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 7: Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
In this seventh and final unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about photography and significant photographers. This is followed by a discussion of television and film. Students will learn terminology used, technical...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the trigonometric ratios and their inverses to real-life situations.