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The Tangent Ratio
Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. For this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
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Trigonometry Investigation
In this math activity, students use the sheet to conduct an investigation to find the trigonometric ratios using opposite and adjacent sides to see how they are related to each other.
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Intro to Trigonometry
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, middle schoolers calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.
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Unit 9 Trigonometry
In this trigonometry worksheet, students find the lengths of triangles. They construct triangles and spirals. Students complete indirect measurement problems. They find the distance between objects and determine the volume of rectangular...
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Using Trigonometry
Fifth graders explore the use of trigonometry to find unknown sides and angles in right-angled triangles, taking the concepts that were developed in the previous unit and looking at different ways of practicing the new skills. Students...
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Rhombuses
Just what does it take to show two rhombuses are similar? The assessment task asks pupils to develop an argument to show that given quadrilaterals are rhombuses. Class members also use their knowledge of similar triangles to show two...
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Trigonometric Triangles
In this trigonometry learning exercise, students find the missing angle and sides given the 6 trigonometric values. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
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Ratios Involving the Hypotenuse
In this trigonometry worksheet, 10th graders calculate the ratios as it relates to the hypotenuse of the triangle. They find the missing leg, angle or hypotenuse. There are 6 questions with this worksheet.
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Triangulation Experiment
In this triangulation worksheet, students solve and complete 11 steps of an experiment to determine the distance to a far away object using triangulation and trigonometry. First, they select a far away object and create a baseline far...
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Trig Review
Twelfth graders review the 6 identities of trigonometry. In this trig lesson, 12th graders review the importance of the right triangle as it relates to sine, cosine and tangent. They review the basic trig identities and how it relates to...
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Trigonometric Identities
In this trigonometric worksheet, students solve problems using the 6 trigonometric ratios. They solve problems using the properties of a right triangle. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
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Measuring Angles
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
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Access Ramp
Just about every public building that your high schoolers are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean...
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Trig functions and Triangles
Here is a basic plan for the beginning teacher to use for introducing the class to the right triangle trigonometric functions. It outlines the lesson plan objectives, class procedures, and basic instructional techniques that could be used.
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Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Use the given tasks and detailed teacher's commentary to introduce your 8th graders to the Pythagorean theorem and its converse. Embedded links to information about Egyptian geometry make your presentation interesting. Consider giving...
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Trigonometric Functions of Special Angles
Students explore the concept of the six trigonometric functions, places where the functions can be utilized, and apply these functions to several electrical application problems.
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Law of Cosines
Young scholars model scenarios using functions and their properties. For this trigonometry lesson, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
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Sine
In this sine worksheet, students use the trigonometry equation to find the sine of triangles. Students solve the sine for 10 triangle problems.
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Trig Twisters
In this trig learning exercise, 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 learning...
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How are Trig Ratios Used to Measure Triangle Sides
Young scholars identify the ratios of trig identities. In this geometry lesson, students solve the missing sides and angles of triangles using trig ratios. They relate the graphs and waves to real life scenarios.
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Trigonometric Ratios
Students measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
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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.
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Using Trigonometric Ratios
Learners solve problems using sine and cosine. For this trigonometry lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve triangular problems. They identify when to use law of sines using angle-side relationships.
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Dizzy Heights
Fifth graders explore ways to measure the height of an inaccessible object. They measure lengths using a tape measure or ruler. Students measure angles using a protractor and estimate heights.