Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Intro to Trigonometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, learners calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unit Circle and Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply the Unit Circle to solve ratios of triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students derive the different ratios of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. They find the angles of a unit circle using a right triangle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Tangent Ratio

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Triangulation Experiment

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this triangulation worksheet, students solve and complete 11 steps of an experiment to determine the distance to a far away object using triangulation and trigonometry. First, they select a far away object and create a baseline far...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Right Triangle Trigonometry

For Students 12th
In this trig worksheet, 12th graders identify the angles of a tight triangle using sine, cos and tan combined with the given sides. There are 23 problems broken down in 4 sections.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trig Review

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders review the 6 identities of trigonometry. In this trig instructional activity, 12th graders review the importance of the right triangle as it relates to sine, cosine and tangent. They review the basic trig identities and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Trigonometric Identities

For Students 10th - 11th
In this trigonometric worksheet, students solve problems using the 6 trigonometric ratios. They solve problems using the properties of a right triangle. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
Activity
1
1
Curated OER

Access Ramp

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Just about every public building that your students are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hunter Fred's Quest for Dinner

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Trig Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this trig functions worksheet, students solve and complete 24 different types of problems. First, they find the limits for each trig function given. Then, students find xso that the given infinities series converges. They also find...
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target O

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Trigger an increased understanding of trigonometry. Young mathematicians answer a set of questions that require finding trigonometric ratios using similarity and solving real-world problems involving trigonometry. The questions all come...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Law of Cosines

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students model scenarios using functions and their properties. In this trigonometry lesson, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unit Circle

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the different properties of a unit circle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the six different values of trigonometric functions. They solve trigonometric equations using values derived from the unit circle.
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

The Unit Circle

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Students solve problems using the unit circle. In this precalculus instructional activity, students identify angles using the properties of the unit circle. They observe the trigonometric graphs and sine, cosine and tangent.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Slope Angles

For Students 10th
In this geometry activity, 10th graders use right triangle trigonometry to solve problems involving angle of elevation or depression. The one page activity contains eleven problems. Answers are not provided. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Law of Cosines Practice

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students practice solving problems with non-right triangles. In this precalculus lesson, students define and identify the properties of the Law of Cosine. They solve problems and investigate the history behind Cosine.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Similar Polygons

For Students 10th
In this similar polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various similar polygons. First, they determine the perimeter of a second triangle given the measures of all angles in the first. Then,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!

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

Law of Sines

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this Law of Sines worksheet, young scholars describe, in their own words, when to use the law of sines. They give an example of a problem using the law of sines. This two-page worksheet contains one problem and a sample answer.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Law of Sines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Trig Functions

For Students 11th
In this graphing trigonometric functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they graph each functions as shown. Then, students find the domain in each given function. In addition, they find...
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Satellite

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This isn't rocket science, you know. A performance task has learners use right triangle trigonometry to calculate distances from stations on Earth to a satellite. It also requires finding the distance between two stations along the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ndirect Measurement Technique: Using Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 9th
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...