Radford University
Pirate Attack
Arr ye matey, it's time for some trig. Learners first read up on the 2010 attack on the USS Nicholas by a group of pirates and the testimony of one of the witnesses. They use right triangle trigonometry to determine if the account is...
Radford University
Right Triangle Applications: Lessons 1 and 2
Use right triangles for more than just mathematical problems. The first two lessons of a unit ask pupils determine distances between cities by using the Pythagorean Theorem and a map. To cement understanding, learners use trigonometric...
CK-12 Foundation
Angles of Elevation and Depression: Fly-By Calibration
Determine the distance between two trees from afar. Pupils use an interactive resource to create two right triangles using trees and a plane. They determine the horizontal legs of each triangle to find the distance between the two trees.
Curated OER
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
In this ratios learning exercise, 11th graders solve and complete 8 various types of problems. First, they read each problems and draw a sketch for each. Then, students write a trigonometric ratio for each problem and round any decimal...
Curated OER
Applied Trigonometry Problems
In this applied trigonometry problems worksheet, students solve 12 short answer word problems. Students use trigonometric ratios to find angles of elevation and depression. Students find distances between objects using trigonometric...
Curated OER
Section 8-6: Solving Problems Using Trigonometric Ratios
For this trigonometric ratios worksheet, students solve 20 short answer and multiple choice problems. Students use trigonometric ratios, the angle of depression, and angle of elevation to find missing side lengths of angles of a triangle.
Curated OER
Angle Measurements
In this angle measurement worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 9 different word problems. First, they read the word problems carefully. Then, students draw a picture that represents each problem and solve. Finally, they find side...
Curated OER
Particle Models
In this particle model worksheet, students solve and complete 14 various types of problems. First, they find the magnitude of the side or the angle indicated with a question mark for each triangle illustrated. Then, students find the x...
Curated OER
8-5 Reteaching Worksheet. Using Trigonometry
In this using trigonometry activity, learners solve story problems based on finding the angle of elevation and angle of depression. This two-page activity contains ten trigonometry angle problems.
Curated OER
Trig Word Worksheet 2: Angle of Depression
In this angle of depression worksheet, students determine the angle of depression, find the horizontal distance, and determine the angle of elevation. This two-page worksheet contains nine multi-step problems.