NASA
The Robotic Arm
Working as teams, class members try to rescue an astronaut using the shuttle arm on a TI-Nspire simulation. Teams must determine the different angle measures in order to reach the stranded astronaut.
101 Questions
Marine Ramp
Boat ramps move with waves and changes in water level. Scholars decide on the proper length for a ramp so the angle connecting both sides is appropriate. They visualize the situation and use a simulation to view the results with their...
Chapman University
A Pythagorean-Style Proof of the Sine Sum-of-Angles Formula
This well organized poster shows a step-by-step algebraic proof and related graphic. Understanding how formulas were derived, connects learners to the idea that the study of mathematics is continuous and cumulative. Learners will also...
Radford University
Developing a Trigonometry Phone App
What's one more app? After reviewing how to calculate missing side lengths or angle measures in a right triangle, pupils create instructions for a phone app to do all of the tedious work. They must consider all nine cases of known...
Curated OER
Applied Trigonometry Problems Day 2
In this geometry worksheet, students apply right triangle trigonometry to find missing distances or angles in real life examples involving angles of depression or elevation. The four page worksheet contains twelve problems. Answers are...
Curated OER
Similar Right Triangles-Introductions to Trigonometry
In this geometry worksheet, students examine similar right triangles as the basis for the foundation of trigonometry. Students define the basic trigonometric functions and use a calculator to find the trigonometric value of an angle. The...
Curated OER
Trigonometry Ratios in Right Triangles
For this trigonometry ratios in right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different trigonometric ratios that apply to right triangles. First, they define a trigonometric ratio and its three most common ratios, sine, cosine, and...
Curated OER
Angles of Elevation and Depression
In this angles of elevation and depression worksheet, 10th graders solve 4 word problems that are related to determining the angles of elevation and depression. First, they define angle of elevation and angle of depression as used in the...
Curated OER
High School Examination: Algebra 2/Trigonometry
In this high school worksheet, learners 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.
Curated OER
Quiz: Angles in Circles - Angles Outside the Circle
For this angles in circles worksheet, students explore angles outside a circle. Using given trigonometric ratios, they find the missing angle measurement or the length of a line. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Curated OER
Exact Trig Values of Special Angles
In this special angles worksheet, students find the value of given trigonometric functions. This four-page worksheet contains 30 problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages.
Curated OER
Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Practice: Law of Sines
In this law of sines worksheet, students solve 9 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students use the law of sines to missing side lengths and angles of triangles.
Curated OER
Section 6.1-6.2 Precalculus: Trigonometry
For this trigonometry worksheet, high schoolers solve 15 triangle problems. Students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the missing angles and side lengths of a triangles.
Curated OER
Multiple Angle Formula
For this trigonometry worksheet, students apply the concept of multiple angle formula to solve problems dealing with trigonometric properties. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Trigonometry Ratios
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.
Curated OER
Right Triangle Trigonometry: Evaluating Trigonometric Ratios
In this right triangle trigonometry worksheet, students use trigonometric ratios to determine the length of a missing side of a triangle or to find a specified angle measurement. This four-page worksheet contains 32 problems. Answers are...
Curated OER
Geometry Chapter 7 Practice Test
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders review problems that review a variety to topics relating to right triangles, including, but not limited to the Pythagorean Theorem, simplifying radicals, special right triangles, and right...
Curated OER
Basic Trigonometric Ratios
In this trigonometric ratio worksheet, students determine the length of a side of a right triangle, or the measurement of angles using trigonometric ratios. This one-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom...
CK-12 Foundation
Angle-Side-Angle Triangles: Caution Tape
Don't lose your marbles. Scholars use an interactive to create a triangle that closes off a portion of a sidewalk with loose marbles. The Law of Sines helps them find the side measures of such a triangle.
CK-12 Foundation
Unit Circle: Medieval Castle Defense
Who needs a plan — let trigonometry protect you! Pupils determine the angle of an approaching enemy to a village wall. The scholars determine the exact value of trigonometric functions for the angle. Class members use trigonometry to...
Radford University
Georgia Peaches and California Dreamin’
Plant the fruits of trigonometry. Pairs work through the process of finding the best place to plant fruit trees on a piece of property. The scholars must take into consideration the location of the property and the solar zenith angle. To...
CK-12 Foundation
Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles: Solving the Triangle
Observe the change in the trigonometric ratios as angles vary. An interactive provides the values of trigonometric ratios for both acute angles in a right triangle. Pupils create a right triangle to match given criteria and find the...
Flipped Math
Trig Ratios
Take ratios of sides to a new level. Pupils learn the definitions of the three basic trigonometric ratios in right triangles. Using the definitions, scholars find missing lengths in right triangles, based on a known angle. Individuals...
Curated OER
8-5 Reteaching Worksheet. Using Trigonometry
In this using trigonometry worksheet, students solve story problems based on finding the angle of elevation and angle of depression. This two-page worksheet contains ten trigonometry angle problems.