West Contra Costa Unified School District
Law of Sines
One must obey the sine laws. A lesson introduces and derives the Law of Sines for non-right triangles. With examples that use the Law of Sines to determine unknown measures in triangles, the lesson checks to see if the Law...
EngageNY
Putting the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines to Use
Use the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines to solve problems using the sums of vectors. Pupils work on several different types of real-world problems that can be modeled using triangles with three known measurements. In the process,...
Curated OER
Law of Sines
For this Law of Sines worksheet, students 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.
EngageNY
Using Trigonometry to Find Side Lengths of an Acute Triangle
Not all triangles are right! Pupils learn to tackle non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. After using the two laws, they then apply them to word problems.
Curated OER
The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!
Students study the law of sine and cosine. In this pre-calculus lesson, students create a triangle and identify the different ratios of a non-right triangle. They use the properties of sine and cosine to solve.
Curated OER
Law of Sines
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.
Curated OER
Concepts in Precalculus 1: Trigonometry
Learners 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...
Curated OER
The Law of Sines
Students define the laws of sine as it relates to a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students identify the properties of sine to help then find mixing sides of a right triangle. They also solve for the missing angles.
Curated OER
Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
In this sine and cosine worksheet, students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the required part of a triangle. Examples and explanations are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are listed at...
Rice University
Precalculus
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
Curated OER
Area of a Triangle
Students solve the area of triangles. In this precalculus activity, students are given two sides of a triangle and asked to calculate the area. They apply the law of sine and the side-angle-side area formula to solve.
EngageNY
Why Are Vectors Useful? 1
How do vectors help make problem solving more efficient? Math scholars use vectors to represent different phenomenon and calculate resultant vectors to answer questions. Problems vary from modeling airplane motion to the path of a...
Curated OER
Math Handbook: Trigonometry
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and...
Curated OER
Graphs of the OTHER Trig Functions
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.
Curated OER
Solving Trigonometry Problems in Two and Three Dimensions
In this Pre-calculus/Trigonometry worksheet, students solve trigonometry problems in two and three dimensions. The eleven page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and twenty problems. Answers are not included.
Curated OER
The Unit Circle
Students solve problems using the unit circle. In this precalculus lesson, students identify angles using the properties of the unit circle. They observe the trigonometric graphs and sine, cosine and tangent.
Curated OER
Slope and Tangent
Students differentiate between the slope and the tangent of the horizontal. In this precalculus instructional activity, students examine slopes created by tangent lines. They observe the angle formed using properties of the unit...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
This tutorial examines the law of sines and the law of cosines. Includes class notes, examples, and a variety of practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource consists of a lab that utilizes the law of sines and the law of cosines.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: The Law of Sines
Students learn about the law of sines. The tutorial consists of a definition, examples, and practice problems to check for comprehension.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Law of Sines
A complete reference guide to the Law of Sines. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Other
Radford University: Law of Sines
This page states the Law of Sines and provides some interactive graphics that may help you understand the law more clearly.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Sine Law
This comprehensive guide explores the topic of sine law, by finding answers to questions like what is the law of sines, what are the applications of sine law, and proof of the sine law. Includes solved examples and practice questions.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Sines
Defines and examines the law of sines through examples and a video lesson. [2:02]
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: The Law of Sines
An introduction to solving acute and obtuse triangles by using the law of sines, including a derivation of the formula. Includes several pictures and examples.