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Does Your Field Measure Up

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars measure angles using a plane table kit. In this geometry instructional activity, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.
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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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Introduction to Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the six trigonometric ratios and properties. In this trig lesson, students define basic trig functions as it relates to solving right triangles. They identify the equation for sine as o/h and cosine as a/h and tangent...
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Why We Study Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners investigate the different properties of trigonometry. In this precalculus lesson, students find the six different identities of trigonometric ratios. They relate the ratios to that of a right triangle and apply it to real life...
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners identify the ratios of trig functions. For 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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Trigonometry Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the six trigonometric ratios. They graph the graph of each trig function and analyze it.
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Some More Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define the law of cosine and its correct usage. In this trigonometry lesson, students define the law of Heron's area formula and use it to solve problems. They review other trigonometric values and identify the identities.
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Using Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. For 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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Trigonometric Ratios

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners calculate the sides of right triangles in this trigonometric ratios lesson. They use Cabri Jr. software and TI-83 or TI-84 calculators to find the side lengths and their ratios to each other for various triangles. The provided...
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Intro to Trigonometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Finding the Area of an Equilateral Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
The problem seems simple: find the area of the equilateral triangle whose sides are each length 1. In fact, this same problem is solved in 8th grade, addressing a different Common Core standard, using the formula for area of a triangle...
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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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Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate angles converting them from radians to degrees. In this trigonometry lesson, students work with angles and the six different trig ratios. They graph the functions representing each trig functions and identify the...
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Derivatives of the 6 Inverse Trig Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Student list the 6 trig functions and identify their inverse functions. In this trigonometry lesson, learners derive the inverse trig functions using the derivative. They solve problems using the inverse functions through...
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The Tangent Ratio

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. For this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
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Regents High School Examination: Algebra 2/Trigonometry 2010

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this high school worksheet, students solve problems involving angles, functions, square roots, and sequences. They read word problems, write equations, and then solve them. This 28-page worksheet contains 39 problems.
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Law of Cosines

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students model scenarios using functions and their properties. For this trigonometry lesson, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
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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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Adding Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify trigonometric functions. For 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 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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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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Regents High School Examination, Integrated Algebra 2010

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this integrated algebra instructional activity, students solve problems on topics covered throughout the year. Topics include, but are not limited to, inequalities, probability, functions, interval notation, exploring graphs, and...