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What's the Spin?
Learners use the CABRI application for their graphing calculator to rotate, translate, and reflect triangles. They use graphing calculators and follow detailed directions to manipulate triangles in specified ways. There are three...
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The Unit Circle
Students solve problems using the unit circle. In this precalculus lesson, students identify angles using the properties of the unit circle. They observe the trigonometric graphs and sine, cosine and tangent.
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How are Trig Ratios Used to Measure Triangle Sides
Young scholars identify the ratios of trig identities. In this geometry lesson, students solve the missing sides and angles of triangles using trig ratios. They relate the graphs and waves to real life scenarios.
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How High did My Rocket go?
Pupils shoot off a rocket and measure the trig ratios relation. In this geometry lesson, students practice using an inclinometer to figure out how high their rockets fly. They measure angles and height and relate it to gravity and right...
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Trigonometry in Action
Students examine how to apply the principles of trigonometry in authentic measurement situations. They work in groups to determine the height of an object such as a flag pole by determine the angle from their position to the top.
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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Using Trigonometric Ratios
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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Side Splitter Triangles
Students investigate the side splitter theorem. For this geometry lesson, students estimate and solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. They identify angles created by lines that are parallel.
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Law of Sines
Students identify the ratios of a right triangle. In this calculus lesson, students use the law of sines to solve problems involving non-right triangles. They identify the different parts of a triangle.
Mathed Up!
Quadratic Formula
Young scholars explore how to solve any quadratic equation with a video about the quadratic formula. They then use the quadratic formula to solve a set of quadratic equations.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 7: Trigonometric Functions, Equations, and Identities
Show your class that trigonometric functions have characteristics of their own. A resource explores the features of trigonometric functions. Learners then connect those concepts to inverse trigonometric functions and trigonometric...
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The Thermite Reaction
Searching for a way to take your chemistry class to the next level? Provide pupils with an exciting and educational experiment demonstrating the thermite reaction! The mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide allows young chemists to...
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Unit 9 Review: Area of Polygons
It's time to show what you know! Individuals first review finding the area of polygons using the formulas from parallelograms to regular polygons. They then brush up on finding the area and circumference of circles, as well as reviewing...
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Law of Cosines
Young scholars 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!
Students derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson plan, 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...
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Area Lesson Plan
Students explore geometry by using computer applications. In this spatial measurement lesson, students discuss the difference between area, weight, volume and other forms of measurement. Students utilize computer applications to find the...
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify the sides and angles of a right triangle. They find the different trigonometric ratios and solve using sine, cosine and tangent.
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Origami Frogs
Ninth graders explore a variety of geometry and science concept while making an origami frog. The fold paper into the shape of a frog and conduct measurement activities including frog leaps.
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Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
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Congruent Triangles
Tenth graders explore congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate the conditions necessary to prove two triangles are congruent by SSS, ASA, AAS, or SAS.
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Pythagorean Triple
Students investigate the properties of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing angles and sides of a right triangle. They label the hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle correctly.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Find a Pattern
In this tessellations learning exercise, students solve 2 word problems where they use the "make a pattern strategy" to form tessellations from geometric shapes. There is scaffolding for the problem solving strategy.
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ndirect Measurement Technique: Using Trigonometric Ratios
Ninth graders find the height of an object that would be difficult or impossible to measure directly. They construct and use a Clinometer to measure the angle of elevation (or depression). Students create a sketch of the measurement...
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Problem Solving: Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, 6th graders solve a story problem using the strategies of understand, plan, solve, and look back.