Unit Plan
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Inverse Trig Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to the inverse trigonometric functions, concentrating on the domain restrictions, which are explained graphically. Several examples and exercises with solutions are included, as well as a quiz.
Website
eFunda

Efunda: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site reviews trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions. Formulas and graphs for both groups of functions are also shared.
Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The topic summary outlines trigonometric functions. Some topics reviewed are derivatives of trigonometric functions, sine function, trigonometric identities, and indefinite integrals of trigonometric functions. The resource consists of...
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Table for the 6 Trigonometric Functions for Special Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners explore the special angles for the six trigonometric functions. The special angles can be used to solve trigonometry problems. The table gives the values of sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant for special angles.
Handout
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Northeast Parallel Architectures Center of Syracuse University site offers a quick overview of the six trigonometric functions from the standpoint of the unit circle.
Activity
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the University of Saint Andrews provides an historical look at the origins of trig functions. This site ties together mathematics and history from Hipparchus to Ptolemy to Lambert.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Six Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics session investigates the six trigonometric functions and reciprocal functions. The tutorial consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes the Greek...
Activity
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Evaluating and Graphing Sine and Cosine

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to graphing the sine and cosine functions by using the 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 right triangle values of the two functions as guides.
Activity
Windstream

Ojk's Pre Calculus Study Page: The Four Other Trig Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Trigonometry ratios and their signs are given in this explanation of the other trig functions. Graphs of tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant are given. Examples are included.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Definition of Inverse Reciprocal Trig Functions

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Define reciprocal function.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Woody Sine"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The students will discover the shape of the sine function without creating a t-chart. The students will create a sine function using toothpicks. The students will then discover how the amplitude (height) and the period (number of compete...
Activity
Other

Brown Math: A 10 Minute Trig Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for a 10-minute review of the major concepts of trigonometry? This site is a quick recap of degrees and radians, SOH CAH TOA, Pythagorean identities, and special right triangles are all found here.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will determine the angle of depression using a diagram with a helicopter. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.
Unit Plan
Clark University

Clark University: Dave's Short Trig Course

For Students 9th - 10th
This Clark University trigonometry tutorial site features questions and answers about what students can learn from trigonometry.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Inverses of Trigonometric Ratios

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
You know that you can take side lengths and find trig ratios, and you know you can find trig ratios (in your calculator) for angles. What is missing is a way to go from the ratios back to the original angles. And that is what "inverse...
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: Inverse Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An example and a video lesson help to explain inverse functions. [0:38]
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Geometric Representation of Trig Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using similar triangles, a relationship is established between the six trigonometric functions of an angle and simple line segments. These relationships are then confirmed using line segment measurement capabilities of the graphing...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Swinging Along Activity Modeling Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity serves as a follow-up to Activity 14 in the Explorations book, Modeling Motion: High School Math Activities with the CBR.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics tutorial examines inverse trigonometric functions. The tutorial consists of explorations and examples. The interactive applet allows students to investigate domain, range, and graphs of inverse trigonometric functions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Trigonometry: Evaluate Inverse Trig Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a sine, cosine, or tangent value, find the principle angle that has this value. In other words, find the arcsine, arccosine, or arctangent of that value. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions...
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Inverse Trigonometric Functions Questions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The free mathematics tutorial investigates solving inverse trigonometric functions. The tutorial consists of examples with solutions, theorems, and practice exercises.
Activity
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Try to Simplify a Trigonometric Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath site is a java program that will simplify a trig expression. This is a good site to use to check answers to problem sets. Read the site instructions carefully.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Sine (Sin) Function Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to the sine function. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Cosine (Cos) Function Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete reference guide to the cosine function in trigonometry. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation.