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Numerical Practice with Big Circles

For Students 10th - 11th
In this numerical practice worksheet, students determine the measurement of given angles. Using trigonometry ratios, they find the measurement of ten angles on this one-page worksheet.
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Tangent

For Students 10th
For this tangent worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various tangent lines. They find the value of x using the tangent of each given angle of various triangles illustrated. Then, students identify and define...
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Functions of Triangles

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students find the functions for each of the triangles. Then they determine the reference angles from standard position.
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Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners 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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Elevation at its Peak

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students pretend they are hiking up a mountain. They practice making calculations on angles and elevation. They use topographic maps to estimate distances and trigonometric ratio methods.
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How High did My Rocket go?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars 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...
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Dizzy Heights

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore ways to measure the height of an inaccessible object. They measure lengths using a tape measure or ruler. Students measure angles using a protractor and estimate heights.
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Year 10 Trigonometry

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students complete the graphic organizers while filling in the missing values by using the trigonometric ratios.
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Intro to Trigonometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, students calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.
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Sin, Cos and Tangent

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find the identity o sine, cosine and tangent. In this precalculus lesson, students solve and identify the different parts of a right triangle. They use the ratios of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side or angle.
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You Can't Go Wrong with a Right Triangle 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders use the properties of right angle trignonmetry to measure objects such as the school flagpole. They solve real world problems using these properties.
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The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the law of sine and cosine. For this pre-calculus lesson, students create a triangle and identify the different ratios of a non-right triangle. They use the properties of sine and cosine to solve.
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Introduction to Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the six trigonometric ratios and properties. In this trig lesson plan, 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...
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners estimate the equation of a line, angle of elevation and depression in this math lesson. They analyze e famous landmark design and make connections to algebra and geometry. They will also generate an equation, model the x and y...
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Further Trigonometry

For Students 11th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they find the exact ratios for each trigonometric function. Then, students use the expansion to find the exact value of a given trig...
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Why Call It Tangent?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Discover the relationship between tangent lines and the tangent function. Class members develop the idea of the tangent function using the unit circle. They create tables of values and explore the domain, range, and end behavior of...
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Satellite

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Learners practice relating rules of trigonometry and properties of circles. With a few simplifying assumptions such as a perfectly round earth, young mathematicians calculate the lengths of various paths between satellite and...
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Further Trigonometry

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve for trigonometric functions. They convert between radians and angles using the properties of sine, cosine and tangent. There are 30 problems on this handout.
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Applications of Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply the properties of a right triangle. For this triangle lesson, students describe and compare radians to degrees. They solve problems using the properties and ratios of a right triangle.
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Unit Circle Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify different locations on a unit circle. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the different trig properties and rewrite the equation of a circle in standard form. They use mnemonic devices to help them...
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Trigonometry

For Students 11th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students find the missing angles for given triangles. They use the trigonometric ratios to solve the problems.
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Unit Circle Triangle

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the different ratios of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson, students apply the concept of the Pythagorean theorem as they identify the different angles and parts of a Unit Circle. They find the ratios of sine,...
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Folding Circles

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Students investigate properties of circles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similarity and congruence as they observe polygons. They investigate properties of two and three dimensional shape.
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Right Triangles and The Unit Circle

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve right triangles using trigonometry. In this geometry lesson, students use the unit circle to identify different trig values. They identify the six trigonometric identities.