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CK-12 Foundation

Distance Between Two Polar Coordinates: Exploring Changes in Angle and Radius

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Get straight answers on a curved grid. An interactive has learners apply the Law of Cosines to find the distance between two points on the polar coordinate plane. The pupils use the radii lengths and the angle between the two radii to...
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Curated OER

Law of Cosines Word Problem

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using the law of cosines. In this precalculus lesson plan, students meet different criteria as they solve problems. They apply the formula for cosines to solve word problems.
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Curated OER

The Law of Cosines

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Law of Cosines activity, students are asked to demonstrate the ability to apply the Trigonometric Law of Cosines and the Inverse Law of Cosines to solve for sides and angles of right triangles. 
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Curated OER

Using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines to Solve Triangles

For Students 10th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students apply the Law of Sines and Cosines to solving for missing sides of a triangle. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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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.
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Curated OER

Law of Sines and Cosines

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus instructional activity, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve non-right triangle problems. They use Heron's Law to find the area of a shape.
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Curated OER

Law of Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve problems using the law of sine and cosine. For this precaclulus lesson, students learn the law of DeMoivre's Theorem and Heron's theorem. They use both theorems to solve problems.
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Curated OER

Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students solve word problems using sine and cosine. They identify where it is appropriate to laws of sine and cosine and where to use the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Curated OER

Law of Sines

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students ask questions about the Law of sines and its application to the real world. They derive the correct formula of sine for each problem.
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Curated OER

Concepts in Precalculus 1: Trigonometry

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars investigate trigonometry.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus/Trigonometry lesson, students explore Islamic achievements in mathematics as they calculate angles and distances using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines. ...
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Curated OER

Section 6.1-6.2 Precalculus: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, high schoolers solve 15 triangle problems.  Students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the missing angles and side lengths of a triangles.
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Texas Instruments

What's the Trig?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners determine the trigonometric relationships within a triangle as they construct a right triangle on the Ti-89. They find the sine, cosine, and tangent of various angles of their triangle construction.
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Curated OER

Getting Triggy With It

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The concept of sine and cosine is explored in this lesson where students graph sine and cosine graphs using a transformation application on the graphing calculator.  Students change the coefficients for the amplitude, period, frequency,...
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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...
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Curated OER

Law of Cosines

For Students 10th
In this Law of Cosines worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems related to applying the Laws of Cosine. First, they determine the length of a side rounded to the nearest integer. Then, students determine the largest angle of a...
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EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Increase the level of assessment rigor with the test of performance tasks. Topics include similar triangles, trigonometric ratios, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and trigonometric problem solving. 
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 7: Modeling with Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Determination of Unknown Triangle Measures Given Area: Jib Sheets

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Solving triangles is a breeze. Young boat enthusiasts solve problems involving triangles in the context of sails on a boat. They must apply different strategies, including the Law of Cosines and area formulas.
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Curated OER

Some More Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define the law of cosine and its correct usage. In this trigonometry lesson, students define the law of Heron's area formula and use it to solve problems. They review other trigonometric values and identify the identities.
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Curated OER

Journey of the Nez Perce

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the retreat of the Nez Perce Native Americans into Montana while tracing their journey on a map. They use the law of cosines to solve problems based on the navigational methods of the Nez Perce. They work with both the law...
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Curated OER

Trig Twisters

For Students 9th - 11th
In this trig activity, students use the law of sines, cosine, and tangent to solve problems. They work with a partner to find the measurement of angles to the nearest degree and the product of sines. This two-page activity contains 18...
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Curated OER

Algebra and Trigonometry - Week 3: Story Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this story problem activity, students read story problems, write equations, and solve. They use the law of sines, the law of cosines, the distance formula, and rates to solve problems. This two-page activity contains seven story...
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Curated OER

Using Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

For Students 12th
In this trig worksheet, 12th graders, students rewrite angles using the law of sine and cosine. They find each missing angle of a triangle. There are 8 questions on this chart.
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Curated OER

Law of Sines Question and Answer day

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the correct use of the law of sines and cosines. In this precalculus lesson, students ask questions about their problems on solving these trigonometry problems. They spend the class period reviewing important...

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