Students explore how trigonometry is related to triangles. They examine the use of trigonometric functions for sine, cosine, and tangent. Students identify and use formulas for the law of sines and cosines.

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9th - 12th

Students apply trigonometry in order to build a ramp for Handicap accessibility. They work in groups of 4-5 students to determine angles of elevation for handicap entrance ramps, calculate dimensions for a ramp reaching a specified height, and determine the construction cost for the ramp.

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9th - 12th

Students describe and demonstrate how trigonometry can be used to find the height of a tall building or tree. They describe and demonstrate how trigonometry can be used to find the height of a high hill, or other high object where one cannot stand directly beneath the highest part.

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5th

Students experience real life situations where trigonometry is used on a daily basis. They utilize trigonometry to the solving of application problems that involve the calculating of the sine, cosine, and tangents of a given angle as well as the finding of the length of a missing side of a right triangle given an angle and a side.

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9th - 12th

Students draw a right triangle and label angles and names of sides. They list the relationships between angles and sides of a right triangle. Students use the internet to research trigonometry. They calculate simple trig functions to solve for missing angles or sides of a triangle.

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10th - 12th