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Does Your Field Measure Up

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students measure angles using a plane table kit. In this geometry lesson, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.
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Graphs of the OTHER Trig Functions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph trigonometric functions. In this precalculus instructional activity, students identify the properties of secant ,cosecant and cotangent. They use the unit circle as their formula to graph and analyze these functions.
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners identify the ratios of trig functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students construct triangles and use it to derive the values of sine, cosine and tangent. They use Cabri software to create the visual of the identities.
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Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a worksheet that includes three short trigonometry problems. Learners must use trigonometric definitions and identities to solve. Use this resource to review trigonometry, or as an assessment.
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Geometry Exploration Basic Trig Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders solve for missing sides on a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders are introduced to basic trigonometry functions as they solve problems of right triangles. They discuss the...
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Trig is SOH Easy!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson, students review the parts of a right triangle and use the Pythagorean theorem as a guide to find the trig identities. They find sine, cosine and tangent ratios.
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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners identify similar and congruent right triangles. In this geometry activity, students use trigonometric ratios to identify missing sides and angles of a triangle. They differentiate similar and congruent triangles.
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Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also review...
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Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students calculate the six trigonometric identities. In this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are graded...
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Trigonometry Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the six trigonometric ratios. They graph the graph of each trig function and analyze it.
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Adding Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars identify trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students add and subtract trigonometric functions. They add sine and cosine waves and relate it to the real world.
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Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate properties of the unit circle using sine, cosine and tangent. They analyze the answers to questions about the unit circle based on a right triangle.
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Identities and Trigonometric Values

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve trigonometric equations. In this precalculus instructional activity, students prove trigonometric identities using the Pythagorean Theorem. They apply the addition formulas for sine and cosine to prove different identities.
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Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry lesson, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
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Using Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this trigonometry lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve triangular problems. They identify when to use law of sines using angle-side relationships.
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Trig Review

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders review the 6 identities of trigonometry. In this trig lesson, 12th graders review the importance of the right triangle as it relates to sine, cosine and tangent. They review the basic trig identities and how it relates to...
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Review)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners discuss the importance of inverse functions and derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students analyze inverse trig functions by solving for missing angles. They graph the functions and discuss integration by parts.
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Integrals with even Powers of Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders define integrals and solve equations with trig functions. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders integrate integrals with sine and cosine powers. They discuss what method to use based on even or odd exponents.
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Integrals with Even Powers of Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars discuss ways to integrate given trigometric functions. They use a trig identity (half angle identities) to solve problems. Students practice solving problems with even powers of both sine and cosine. They change a sum of...
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students calculate the different ratios using a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students identify the sine, cosine and tangent of each side. They find the missing angles using the different ratios.
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Amazing Consistent Ratios

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students find the ratios of sine, cosine and tangent using the right triangle. They use properties of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the trig...
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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
49Students investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.
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Limits of Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define limits as it related to trig functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students take the derivatives of trig through specific patterns. They apply the formula for these special functions of sine, cos and tan in real world...
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Trigonometric Functions of Acute Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students derive the six trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students show their understanding of trigonometric functions as they relate the right triangles. They find the missing angles and side use trig...