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Trigonometry
Young scholars 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...
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XBOX Xpotential
Touchdown! This is an exponentially insightful lesson that explores the growth of football games with different video game consoles. Class members discuss whether the increase of mergahertz can be described as linear or exponential. The...
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Investigating Transformations
In this trigonometry worksheet, students investigate the transformations that can occur to the basic trigonometric functions. The thirteen page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and forty-seven questions. Answers are not included.
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Angles in Standard Positions
Students identify positive and negative angles using the Unit Circle. In this pre-calculus activity, students identify the different angles on a unit circle using the coordinate plane and the four different quadrants as a guide. They...
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Pilots, Airplanes, and the Tangent of Three Degrees
High schoolers explore how to use trigonometry in the aviation field. In this aviation lesson plan students complete trigonometry equations that show what planes should do to land their airplanes.
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Law of Cosines
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.
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Unknown Angles
How do you solve an equation like trigonometry? Learners apply their understanding of trigonometric ratios to find unknown angles in right triangles. They learn the meaning of arcsine, arccosine, and arctangent. Problems include basic...
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Follow That Graph
Young scholars investigate the graphs of six trigonometric functions. They discover how changes in the equation of the basic function affect the graph of the function.
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Roll It! Creating an Entrance Ramp
Learners explore the concept of triangles. In this triangles lesson, students are to propose a plan for a ramp at their school. Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry to determine the length, height, and angle of the...
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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...
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Integration of Trigonometric Integrals
In this trigonometry worksheet, students use integration to solve for the six different trigonometric identities. They use indefinite integrals to solve problems. There are 27 questions with an answer key.
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Inverse Trig Functions: Chain Rule
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, students differentiate inverse trigonometric functions using the chain rule. There are 15 questions.
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Woody Sine
Young scholars explore the concept of sine. In this sine lesson, students create a sine graph from tooth picks. Young scholars create a unit circle with tooth pick length radius. Students then take the tooth picks from the unit circle...
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Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities
Students are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also review...
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The Corner Problem
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem lesson, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar triangles to...
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Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??
Students measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
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Wind Effects on Model Building: Pre-Lab for Truss Design and Testing
Emerging engineers perform pre-lab calculations in this first of a three-part lesson on model building. They determine the forces of tension and compression in a truss. After completion of the worksheet, pupils will draw a draft of their...
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Water Quality Data Analysis
Students develop a process for analyzing collected bayou data.
They find the mathematical relationships among various biological factors.
Students, work collaboratively using technology in their data analysis.
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Applications of Triangles
Students apply the properties of a right triangle. In 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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Lab for Truss Design and Testing
Students design and build their own truss. In this physics lesson, students calculate the forces and maximum load. They complete a full scale diagram of their design.
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Can You Make a Hole in One?
Students relate miniature golf to reflection of an image. In this algebra activity, students collect and graph data as they study linear equations. They apply properties of graphing to solve real life scenarios.
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Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This activity tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students understand this...
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How Tall is that Tree?
Students apply their math skills to develop an accurate estimate of the height of a tall tree. Three different methods are outlined. All grade levels should be able to perform the shadow method and the proportional method.