Find out what to do with Ferris wheels that keep going up and down. Individuals learn how to determine the frequency of a trigonometric function. Pupils use their knowledge of trigonometric functions to model periodic motions like Ferris...

In this graphing trigonometric functions worksheet, students graph 1 sine equation.  Students plot the graph of the function y=-0.5sin(-3x).

In this continuous function worksheet, students determine the average velocity of objects over given intervals of time. They compute the derivative of functions and determine the slope of a line. This four-page worksheet contains...

In this functions learning exercise, students solve 10 different problems that include various types of functions. First, they determine the value of the cotangent of 45 degrees. Then, students simplify the expression shown. In addition,...

In this trigonometric functions activity, students examine trigonometric functions and graph them.  This one-page activity contains 1 multi-step problem and a graph.

In this trigonometric functions worksheet, 11th graders solve 10 different problems that include applying various trigonometric functions in each. First, they determine the nearest degree that contains the measure of an acute angle...

In this trigonometric functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 5 different sets of problems. First, they find each angle using angle addition/subtraction formulas as shown. Then, students prove each of the identities provided.

In this final examination worksheet, students find the tangent function and sine function.  They graph problems on a polar coordinate.  Students describe trigonometric properties.  This twelve-page worksheet contains 80...

Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...

Climb the ladder to trigonometry. The interactive introduces trigonometric ratios and finding lengths of sides of right triangles created by a ladder and a building. Learners use the interactive to create triangles by moving the top of...

Students investigate the derivative of a function.  In this calculus activity, students explore the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions.  The activity promotes the idea of the derivative...

Students identify trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students add and subtract trigonometric functions. They add sine and cosine waves and relate it to the real world.

Can you use triangles to create a circle? Learners develop the unit circle using right triangle trigonometry. They then use the unit circle to evaluate common sine and cosine values.

Your young airplane enthusiasts will enjoy this collaborative task of graphing an airplane's distance from the ground as it flies in a perfect circle. They will discover that they have graphed a sinusoidal function that comes from the...

A basic set-up leads to a surprisingly complex analysis in this variation on the question of surrounding a central circle with a ring of touching circles. Useful for putting trigonometric functions in a physical context, as well as...

The shortcuts are not just for polynomial functions. Pupils learn the derivatives of the two basic trigonometric functions, cosine and sine. The video provides the derivatives for exponential and logarithmic functions. Learners work...

For this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students investigate the graphs of the sine and cosine functions. The six page worksheet contains seventy-eight problems. Solutions are not provided. 

The concept of sine and cosine is explored in this lesson where students graph sine and cosine graphs using a transformation application on the graphing calculator.  Students change the coefficients for the amplitude, period,...

For this Archmides' method instructional activity, students determine the area of a regular n-gon inscribed in a circle.  They use sine and cosine functions to solve problems.  This three-page instructional activity contains 4...

In this trigonometry learning exercise, learners solve right triangle problems.  They find the sine, cosine and tangent of given triangles.  This on-line, interactive learning exercise contains 6 problems.  Answers are...

Learners solve problems using trigonometric functions, specifically a problem about a tree stand. Pupils try to maximize the distance of hunting sight given certain restrictions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem, sine, cosine, and...

In this domain and range worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different sets of problems. First, they find the domain and range of each of the given functions. Then, students determine whether each of the functions is odd, even or...

In this trigonometric functions worksheet, learners solve 8 multiple choice and graphing problems.  Students graph trigonometric functions given an equation and match graphs to a given scenario.

Learners determine the trigonometric relationships within a triangle as they construct a right triangle on the Ti-89. They find the sine, cosine, and tangent of various angles of their triangle construction.