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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Tall is that Tree?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners apply their math skills to develop an accurate estimate of the height of a tall tree. Three different methods are outlined. All grade levels should be able to perform the shadow method and the proportional method.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exterior Ballistics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore velocity and trajectory. Using exterior ballistics rules, students predetermine the path of an artillery shell. Given equations and the firing angle, students determine the velocity and horizontal travel. Students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations Using Two Operations

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Parametric Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write and solve parametric equations. In this algebra lesson, students find and eliminate parameter of equations. They graph parametric equations and analyze the graphs.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fun With Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students use fractals to analyze nature. In this geometry lesson, students work in groups using technology and math to communicate. They identify where in the real world fractal can be seen.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diameter, Radius and Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners calculate the diameter, radius and area of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the different ratios of a circle. They calculate the surface are of each circle.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Basic Exponential Functions

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluating and solving basic exponential functions, introduction to ''e''.
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Graphs of Basic Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The trigonometry tutorial explores the graphs of the basic trigonometric functions. The interactive tutorial investigates the range, domain, and asymptotes of the functions. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
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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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Handout
Other

University of Cambridge: Spherical Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good site that acts as a tutorial/review site on Spherical Trigonometry. Many diagrams and formulas are included.
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Activity
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Trigonometry Review

For Students 9th - 10th
The Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University, provides a review and tutorial site on trigonometry. The information is in-depth and can be accessed by clicking on the various links in the outline.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Just about everything you need to know about trigonometry can be found here. Interactive examples and demonstrations help to enhance the lessons. Although not required, the tutorial uses Live Math and Scientific Notebook.
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Website
Other

Interactive Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resource contains interactive programs that can be manipulated and animation to help students grasp basic concepts in trigonometry.
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Activity
Other

Math Mistakes: Common Trigonometry Mistakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn from other student's mistakes by reviewing examples of the following Trigonometry topics: values of trigonometric functions, values of inverse trigonometric functions, solving triangles, simplifying trigonometric expressions, and...
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry: Trig Functions of an Acute Angle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometric functions of acute angles within a right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from MathWorld.com is a site full of links to very extensive documentation on the trigonometric functions.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Basic Right Triangle Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows the basic relationships between trig functions and the sides and angles of a right triangle.
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Graphic
Math2

Math2.org: Trigonometry Tables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Three trig tables are provided for student and teacher reference. The first table lists the sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent values of all whole-number angles from 0 to 90. The radian equivalent (to four decimals)...
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Handout
Johan Claeys

Math Abundance: Trigonometry: The Sine Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Definition of a sine function. Range and period also are given. Graph of sine function given as well.
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Activity
Other

Brown Math: A 10 Minute Trig Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for a 10-minute review of the major concepts of trigonometry? This site is a quick recap of degrees and radians, SOH CAH TOA, Pythagorean identities, and special right triangles are all found here.
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Activity
Other

Technical Tutoring: Trigonometry: The Very Fast Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a quick review of the functions and identities in trigonometry. Very helpful site.
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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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Unit Plan
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

Exercises in Math Readiness for University Study: Trig

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read a lesson, look at examples, and try easy, medium, and advanced problems from a variety of trigonometry topics: radian measure of angles, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and modeling with trigonometric functions.