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Flipped Math: Geometry
Imagine taking a complete geometry course remotely! Eleven units make up the My Geometry course. Each unit follows the Flipped-Mastery cycle of learning, divided into two semesters. Pupils watch and take notes on a video that details the...
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Geometry Unit 9: Area of Polygons
Six lessons make up the Geometry Unit 9: Area of Polygons unit module. Pupils review the formulas for finding the area of parallelograms and triangles. They apply previous learning of trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to...
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Geometry Unit 7: Right Triangles
Six lessons comprise the Geometry Unit 7: Right Triangles unit module. In the first lesson, pupils review the Pythagorean Theorem and determine how to use the converse to determine whether a triangle is right, obtuse, or acute. Next,...
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Common Core Algebra 2, Unit 9
Flip your classroom, or offer engaging visual aids to your lessons with a series of videos that explore the concept of trigonometry. After an introduction to the topic, high schoolers investigate reference triangles, unit circles, and...
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Been Caught Stealing
You're safe, when calculating the odds of stealing second base! Learners compare the rate of a runner to the distance the ball travels, in a activity that explores right triangles and measurement. Full of discussion questions and fun...
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Trigonometry Review Sheet
Get the trig facts fast, and use the review sheet as a guide in the classroom. The worksheet also includes a document version if any changes are needed to the problems. The information includes a small degree/radian chart, a graph of all...
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Trig Cheat Sheet
Your pre-calculus learners will make use of this wonderful cheat sheet that summarizes all things trigonometric. Definitions based on both the unit circle and the right triangle are included, as well as many convenient trigonometric...
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Unit 9 Review: Area of Polygons
It's time to show what you know! Individuals first review finding the area of polygons using the formulas from parallelograms to regular polygons. They then brush up on finding the area and circumference of circles, as well as reviewing...
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Regular Polygons
Make area a regular affair. By dividing a regular polygon into triangles, pupils see how the area formula works. Learners watch several examples of finding the area of various regular polygons before practicing how to find the area of...
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Unit 7 Review: Right Triangles
It is all right to spend some time with a review. After watching a short review video covering the materials from the unit, pupils work through 23 review problems. Scholars work on problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem and its...
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Special Right Triangles II
Show students that right triangles are radical. Learners see how the lengths of the sides of a 45-45-90 triangle relate. Using that relationship, pupils observe how to find any of the lengths given one side of a triangle. They go on to...
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Special Right Triangles I
Introduce a special relationship with right triangles. Learners discover the ratio of the sides in a 30-60-90 triangle. After watching several examples and seeing two different methods, pupils find unknown sides in triangles. Scholars...
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Unit 9 Review: Trigonometric Functions
Terminate a review into a unit circle. Pupils work through 20 items to review the beginning introduction to trigonometric functions, starting with solving right triangles by finding lengths of sides and reference angles and terminal...
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Unit Circle and Radians
Measure angles is easy as pi. Pupils review special right triangles to find exact values for trigonometric functions. Scholars learn about radians and how they connect to measurements in degrees. They find exact and approximate values of...
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Football Tackle Problem
Tackle a task on the gridiron. Scholars use geometric concepts to determine the distance on a coordinate plane that certain football players need to move for a play. They then design their own plays and create presentations where they...
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Right Triangle Applications: Lessons 1 and 2
Use right triangles for more than just mathematical problems. The first two lessons of a unit ask pupils determine distances between cities by using the Pythagorean Theorem and a map. To cement understanding, learners use trigonometric...
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Right Triangle Sports
Who knew math could help with sports? An invigorating set of lessons encourages learners to apply right triangles in baseball, volleyball, hockey, football, and soccer. They use the Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagorean triples, special right...
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Module 7: Modeling with Geometry
Model good modeling practices. Young mathematicians first learn about cross sections and solids of revolution. They then turn their attention to special right triangles and to the Laws of Sine and Cosine.
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Catcher to 2nd
Who's on second? Young mathematicians use a diagram of a baseball field to find the distance a catcher must throw to reach second base. A brief video of such a play during a baseball game sets the stage for the assignment.
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Special Right Triangle 30-60-90: Lesson
It is special—given one length, you can find the other two. A segment of a basic geometry playlist provides the ratio of the lengths of sides of a 30-60 right triangle. The presentation shows how to use the ratio to find side lengths...
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Special Right Triangle 45-45-90: Lesson
Square roots connect squares and right triangles. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, the video shows the relationship between the sides and hypotenuse of a 45-45 right triangle. The portion of a larger geometry playlist applies the...
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Unit Circle: Special Angles—Just Know One
It's all about the patterns! Young scholars learn that the unit circle repeats itself in all four quadrants. Using these patterns, they evaluate the sine, cosine, and tangent of special angles.
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"I Saw the Sine"
Discover trigonometric ratios that complement each other. Using two videos, the lesson introduces the trigonometric ratios. The class discovers the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles.
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Unit Circle: Medieval Castle Defense
Who needs a plan — let trigonometry protect you! Pupils determine the angle of an approaching enemy to a village wall. The scholars determine the exact value of trigonometric functions for the angle. Class members use trigonometry to...