EngageNY
Law of Cosines
Build upon the Pythagorean Theorem with the Law of Cosines. The 10th part of a 16-part series introduces the Law of Cosines. Class members use the the geometric representation of the Pythagorean Theorem to develop a proof of the Law of...
EngageNY
Putting the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines to Use
Use the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines to solve problems using the sums of vectors. Pupils work on several different types of real-world problems that can be modeled using triangles with three known measurements. In the process,...
CK-12 Foundation
Law of Cosines: Angles in the Outfield
Take me out to the trig class. Individuals use an interactive to see how angles on a baseball field change as the position of two runners change. A set of challenge questions has them apply the Law of Cosines to solve problems.
Macmillan Education
Sine and Cosine Graphs
Learners compare and contrast sine and cosine graphs in order to describe their characteristics in a collaborative activity. As they explain their reasoning, learners strengthen their writing and vocabulary skills associated with sine...
EngageNY
Applying the Laws of Sines and Cosines
Breaking the law in math doesn't get you jail time, but it does get you a wrong answer! After developing the Law of Sines and Cosines in lesson 33 of 36, the resource asks learners to apply the laws to different situations. Pupils must...
Curated OER
The Law of Sines
In this law of sines activity, students use the law of sines to find the missing measurement in a triangle. They determine the value of angles and the lengths of triangles. Students compute the area of triangles. This four-page activity...
CK-12 Foundation
Law of Cosines: Baseball Diamond
Catch a great resource! Individuals use an interactive that allows them to move players on a baseball field. They calculate distances between players using the Law of Cosines.
CK-12 Foundation
Law of Cosines: Get on Base
Baseball is all about math. Young baseball and mathematics enthusiasts determine the distance between players on a baseball field using the Law of Cosines. An interactive helps them find relevant distances and angles to use in their...
CK-12 Foundation
Law of Cosines: Building a Zip Line
Zip this resource into your lesson plans. Here is an interactive that shows how angles and lengths change based on conditions for a zip line. Scholars use the Law of Cosines to solve problems in this context.
Mathed Up!
Sine and Cosine Rules and Area of Triangles
Learners discover how to find missing sides and angles using trigonometry. Scholars first watch a video covering the Law of Sines and Cosines, as well as the area formula for a triangle. To test their knowledge, they complete a learning...
Curated OER
A Different Proof of the Law of Cosines
In this proofs worksheet, students construct 1 proof of the law of cosines. Students construct a right triangle within a circle to prove the law of cosines.
Curated OER
Introduction to Law of Sines
Students solve problems using the law of sines. In this sines lesson, students work in groups and individually to solve problems using the law of sines. They identify real life problems that require the use of the law of sines. Real...
Curated OER
The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!
Students study the law of sine and cosine. For this pre-calculus lesson, students create a triangle and identify the different ratios of a non-right triangle. They use the properties of sine and cosine to solve.
CK-12 Foundation
Identify Accurate Drawings of Triangles: Law of Cosines
Drawing triangles is easy, even if you have to calculate the exact length of its sides. Scholars use the Law of Cosines to find missing sides of triangles. An interactive helps them check their answers.
EngageNY
Using Trigonometry to Find Side Lengths of an Acute Triangle
Not all triangles are right! Pupils learn to tackle non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. After using the two laws, they then apply them to word problems.
Curated OER
The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!
Students explore the concept of law of sines and cosines. In this law of sines and cosines lesson, students construct a triangle tool from card stock and markers. Students use their triangle tool to aid in solving problems involving...
Curated OER
Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
In this sine and cosine worksheet, students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the required part of a triangle. Examples and explanations are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are listed at...
Curated OER
Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
In this Pre-calculus/Trigonometry worksheet, students use the laws of sines and cosines to solve triangles. The four page worksheet contains thirteen problems. Answers are not included.
Curated OER
Law of Cosines Practice
Students practice solving problems with non-right triangles. In this precalculus instructional activity, students define and identify the properties of the Law of Cosine. They solve problems and investigate the history behind Cosine.
Curated OER
Law of Sines and Cosines
In this sine and cosine worksheet, students solve given triangles using the law of sines and cosines. They determine the area of triangles. This three-page worksheet contains 12 multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Algebra And Trigonometry - Week 3: Law of Sines
In this law of sines worksheet, students read story problems. They use both algebra and the law of sines and cosines to solve problems. This two page worksheet contains seven problems.
Curated OER
Law of Sines
In this Law of Sines worksheet, students use trigonometric ratios to determine angle measurement and/or the length of the side of a triangle. This one-page worksheet contains ten trigonometric ratio problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Distance Between Two Polar Coordinates: Exploring Changes in Angle and Radius
Get straight answers on a curved grid. An interactive has learners apply the Law of Cosines to find the distance between two points on the polar coordinate plane. The pupils use the radii lengths and the angle between the two radii to...
Curated OER
Law of Cosines Word Problem
Students solve problems using the law of cosines. In this precalculus activity, students meet different criteria as they solve problems. They apply the formula for cosines to solve word problems.
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