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Curated OER

Worksheet 9: Trig Functions

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, learners are given 7 problems in which they write expressions for trig functions, compute limits and graph functions.
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EngageNY

Proving Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians first learn the basics of proving trigonometric identities. They then practice this skill on several examples.
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Curated OER

Graphs of the OTHER Trig Functions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph trigonometric functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the properties of secant ,cosecant and cotangent. They use the unit circle as their formula to graph and analyze these functions.
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EngageNY

Basic Trigonometric Identities from Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Have young mathematicians create new identities! They explore the even/odd, cofunction, and periodicity identities through an analysis of tables and graph. Next, learners discover the relationships while strengthening their...
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Curated OER

Using Technology to Represent Mathematical Identities

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of trig identities. In this trig identity lesson plan, students use Mathematica to graph trig identities. Students see the trig identities graphically and enforce the notion that two trig functions can be...
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Curated OER

Trig Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate trigonometric function.  In this Algebra II lesson, students explore functional notation and transformational graphing of trigonometric functions. 
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EngageNY

Graphing the Tangent Function

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Help learners discover the unique characteristics of the tangent function. Working in teams, pupils create tables of values for different intervals of the tangent function. Through teamwork, they discover the periodicity, frequency, and...
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Project Maths

Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
From a circle to a cycle! The final lesson of a five-part series challenges learners to use points from the unit circle to plot a repeating pattern. The repeating patterns become the graphs of the trigonometric functions. Scholars...
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EngageNY

Properties of Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Given a value of one trigonometric function, it is easy to determine others. Learners use the periodicity of trigonometric functions to develop properties. After studying the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent, the lesson connects...
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Curated OER

Proof of Identity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore trigonometric identities.   In this Algebra II lesson, students use graphing to verify the reciprocal identities.  Using Cabri Jr, high schoolers investigate the Pythagorean trigonometric identities...
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Curated OER

Does Your Field Measure Up

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students measure angles using a plane table kit. In this geometry lesson plan, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.
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EngageNY

Revisiting the Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Use the graphs of the trigonometric functions to set the stage to inverse functions. The lesson plan reviews the graphs of the basic trigonometric functions and their transformations. Pupils use their knowledge of graphing functions to...
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EngageNY

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Build on the understanding of finding angles using trigonometric ratios. Pupils develop the definitions of inverse trigonometric functions by restricting their domains in the 13th lesson of a 16-part series. They use inverse functional...
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EngageNY

Waves, Sinusoids, and Identities

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
What is the net effect when two waves interfere with each other? The lesson plan answers this question by helping the class visualize waves through graphing. Pupils graph individual waves and determine the effect of the interference...
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Curated OER

Trigonometry Practice: Trigonometric Graphs #2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, students solve 8 multiple choice and graphing problems.  Students graph trigonometric functions given an equation and match graphs to a given scenario.
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Curated OER

Ratios in Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners calculate the sides of right triangles in this trigonometric ratios lesson. They use Cabri Jr. software and TI-83 or TI-84 calculators to find the side lengths and their ratios to each other for various triangles. The provided...
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K20 LEARN

Round and Round We Go

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Connect the dots on trigonometry with K'nex. Scholars use a K'nex model of a Ferris wheel to collect data points to plot on a height versus time graph. They'll then consider what type of function best models the data in the graph—and...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Introduction to Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Scholars first learn the definitions of the sine ratio, the cosine ratio, and the tangent ratio. After mastering these definitions, they use the new information to solve triangles.
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Curated OER

Exercise Set 5.4: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, students solve 68 multi-part short answer and graphing questions. Students evaluate inverse trigonometric functions for a given value. Students graph inverse trigonometric functions.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Technology for Displaying Trigonometric Graph Behavior: Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of sine and cosine.  In this sine and cosine instructional activity, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions.  Students examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent...
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Curated OER

Trigonometry Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the six trigonometric ratios. They graph the graph of each trig function and analyze it.
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Curated OER

Adding Trigonometric Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students add and subtract trigonometric functions. They add sine and cosine waves and relate it to the real world.
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Curated OER

Integrated Algebra: State Exam

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this integrated algebra worksheet, students solve problems related to topics covered in algebra for the entire year.  Topics include, but are not limited to, inequalities, probability, functions, interval notation, exploring...
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EngageNY

Solving Problems Using Sine and Cosine

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concepts are only valuable if they are applicable. An informative resource uses concepts developed in lessons 26 and 27 in a 36-part series. Scholars write equations and solve for missing side lengths for given right triangles....