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The Unit Circle
Young scholars 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.
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The Corner Problem
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem lesson, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar triangles to...
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Intro to Trigonometry
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, middle schoolers calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.
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Investigating the Idea of Tan
Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.
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Diagonals and Altitudes
Middle schoolers discover the mathematical way to find the dimensions of a diagonal. Using this process, they complete a worksheet in which they identify the relationships between different degree triangles. They review their answers...
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Access Ramp
Just about every public building that your students are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
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Using Trigonometry
Fifth graders explore the use of trigonometry to find unknown sides and angles in right-angled triangles, taking the concepts that were developed in the previous unit and looking at different ways of practicing the new skills. Students...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Calculating Volumes of Compound Objects
After determining the volume of various drinking glasses , class members evaluate sample responses to the same task to identify errors in reasoning.
Texas Instruments
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Learners estimate the equation of a line, angle of elevation and depression in this math lesson plan. They analyze e famous landmark design and make connections to algebra and geometry. They will also generate an equation, model the x...
EngageNY
Complex Numbers and Transformations
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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Law of Cosines
Students model scenarios using functions and their properties. In this trigonometry lesson, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
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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.
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: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding unknown sides in a triangle using other sides and angles.
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Khan Academy: Solve for an Angle in Right Triangles
Given two sides in a right triangle, find one of the acute angles using trigonometry. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Lengths of Sides in Isosceles Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn what an isosceles right triangle is, the relationships between the sides of an isosceles right triangle, and how to find the length of an unknown...
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Pages: Solving Right Triangles
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...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The Right Triangle and Applications
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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Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 2
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide angle D and its adjacent side e.
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Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 3
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide angle D and the length of the hypotenuse f.
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Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 4
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide side lengths for d (long side) and e (short side).
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Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 5
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide the lengths of side e (short side) and side f (hypotenuse).
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Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 6
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide the lengths for side d (long side) and for side f (hypotenuse).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solving for a Side in Right Triangles With Trigonometry
Learn how to use trig functions to find an unknown side length in a right triangle.