Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry: Arc Length

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains arc length and its relationship to radian measure of angles. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radians & Arc Length

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve problems related to radians and arc length like finding an arc length given the central angle and radius.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Arc Length and Radian Measure

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics session investigates arc length and radian measure. The tutorial consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes an activity that discovers radian...
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Arc Length

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about arc length with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry: Radian Measure

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the radian measure of angles. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Radian Measure

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Define Radian Measure and Critical Angles in Radians.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: What Is a Radian?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about radians with definitions, formulas, the arc length formula, angles, the circumference, the radius, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf.1 What Exactly Is a Radian?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students use a piece of string or another tool to measure the radius of the circle and then mark off the corresponding arc length on the unit circle as many times as they need to for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 radians. They...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G C Orbiting Satellite

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A satellite is orbiting the Earth at a given height and students are asked to find the distance it travels to complete 70 percent of an orbit. This task provides a context for connecting an angle in radians to the arc length intercepted...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Sectors, Areas, and Arcs

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explains formulas for areas of sectors of circles and lengths of arcs. Demonstrates how to use the formulas in each of degrees and radians.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Length of an Arc

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition and measurement of an arc on a circle,
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Circular Motion & Gravitation: Rotation Angle & Angular Velocity

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to define arc length, rotation angle, radius of curvature, and angular velocity; and to calculate the angular velocity of a car wheel spin.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concepts in Trigonometry are explained and illustrated here by a member of the math department at Borough of Manhattan Community College.