Curated OER
The Unit Circle
Students solve problems using the unit circle. In this precalculus lesson, students identify angles using the properties of the unit circle. They observe the trigonometric graphs and sine, cosine and tangent.
Curated OER
Math Handbook: Trigonometry
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 formulas.
EngageNY
Why Are Vectors Useful? 1
How do vectors help make problem solving more efficient? Math scholars use vectors to represent different phenomenon and calculate resultant vectors to answer questions. Problems vary from modeling airplane motion to the path of a robot.
Curated OER
Simply Similar at Sea: Simple Triangles
Tenth graders answer a variety of problems based on similar triangle and learn about the rule of thumb. They will test the rule of thumb by estimating the distance to an object in the classroom.
Curated OER
Solving Trigonometry Problems in Two and Three Dimensions
In this Pre-calculus/Trigonometry instructional activity, students solve trigonometry problems in two and three dimensions. The eleven page instructional activity contains explanation, examples, and twenty problems. Answers are not...
Curated OER
Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??
Pupils measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson plan, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
Curated OER
Graphs of the OTHER Trig Functions
Learners graph trigonometric functions. For this precalculus lesson, students identify the properties of secant ,cosecant and cotangent. They use the unit circle as their formula to graph and analyze these functions.
Curated OER
Trigonometric Identities
In this trigonometric worksheet, students solve problems using the 6 trigonometric ratios. They solve problems using the properties of a right triangle. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Precalculus Exam
For this precalc lesson, students write out definitions, identify functions, solve integrals and derivatives and graph trig functions as they relate to angles. This is a final exam for precalculus. There are 80 questions on this exam.
Curated OER
Why We Study Trigonometry
Students investigate the different properties of trigonometry. For this precalculus lesson, students find the six different identities of trigonometric ratios. They relate the ratios to that of a right triangle and apply it to real life...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Sine and Cosine Rules
BBC provides a three part lesson on solving triangles, by using the sine rule and cosine rule.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
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.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Law of Sines
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....
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Laws of Sines and Cosines
At the bottom of this page from the Georgia State University, you will two real-world applications of the Laws of Sines and Cosines (in the context of velocity vectors.)
University of Vienna (Austria)
Trigonometry: Law of Sines
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Laws of Sines and Cosines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to find missing sides and angles in non-right triangles using the Laws of Sines and Cosines.
Other
Trig Without Tears: Solving Triangles
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Law of Cosines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use Law of Cosines and Law of Sines in different triangle situations.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Trig Ratios
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...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
Sixteen problems present practice working with the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Laws of Sines and Cosines Review
Review the law of sines and the law of cosines, and use them to solve problems with any triangle.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Free Math Tutorials: Triangles
The geometry tutorial investigates the definitions and properties of triangles. Topics included are isosceles, equilateral, and right triangles. In addition, the sine and cosine laws of triangles are defined.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Triangle Identities
View examples of triangle identities, equations that are true for all triangles: Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and Law of Tangents. Follow links to learn more about the purpose and examples of each identity.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Law of Cosines
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines and uses the law of cosines to find the missing sides and angles of oblique triangles.