Curated OER
Investigating the Idea of Sin
Fifth graders use sin to solve problems involving right-angled triangles, Solve equations of the form sin(++) = a, for a between -180++ and 360++. They State and graph the value of sin(++) in special cases. They describe some of the ways...
Curated OER
Math Handbook: Trigonometry
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and...
Curated OER
Investigating the Idea of Cos
Fifth graders use cos to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form cos(++) = a, for a between -180 and 360 degrees. They state the value of cos(++) in special cases and graph y = cos(++).
EngageNY
Why Call It Tangent?
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...
Curated OER
Introduction to Trigonometry
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...
Curated OER
Exploring Geometric Mean
Students solve problems using geometric means. In this geometry instructional activity, students create altitudes in right triangles. They use Cabri software to move the triangle around and observe different sides and angles.
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Exploring Geometric Mean
Student identify the solution using geometric mean. In this geometry lesson, students create right triangles where the altitude of the triangle is the side containing the right angle. They modify shapes using Cabri software and observe...
Curated OER
Determining the Altitude of Iridium Flares
Students examine what iridium flares are and when they occur. In this iridium flare activity students complete an activity to see how far overhead Iridium satellites are.
Curated OER
Diagonals and Altitudes
Students discover the mathematical way to find the dimensions of a diagonal. Using this process, they complete a worksheet in which they identify the relationships between different degree triangles. They review their answers and are...
Curated OER
Investigating the Idea of Tan
Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.
EngageNY
Complex Numbers and Transformations
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
EngageNY
Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Radicals
That's radical! Simplifying radicals may not be exciting, but it is an important skill. A math lesson provides explanations of properties used throughout the material. Scholars practice skills needed to multiply and divide...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Special Right Triangles Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of right triangles and trigonometric ratios for special right triangles are covered in this study guide.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles
A collection of lessons, practice activities, and a teacher resource that will aid your exploration and understanding of special right triangles.
Other
Brown Math: A 10 Minute Trig Review
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.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Special Triangles Used in Trigonometry
The trigonometry tutorial investigates special triangles. The activity includes isosceles right triangles and 30-60-90 triangles. The examples show how to obtain the six trigonometric ratios of the special angles using special triangles.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Special Angle Values: 30 60 90 and 45 45 90 Triangles
Explains a simple pictorial way to remember basic reference angle values. Provides other memory aids for the values of trigonometric ratios for these "special" angle values, based on 30-60-90 triangles and 45-45-90 triangles.