Radford University
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...
Radford University
Right Triangle Applications: Lesson 3
Find the connection between trigonometry and tornadoes. Pairs investigate a tornado in Joplin, Mo., and use trigonometry to find its size. The pupils determine the path of the tornado and find the distance needed to travel to help...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 5: Modeling with Geometry
Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts...
EngageNY
Complex Numbers and Transformations
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
Radford University
How to Build a Happy Home
Build a complete house in just a few days. Learners create floor, roof, deck, and landscape plans for a two-story house. Scholars then use their knowledge of area formulas, trigonometric ratios, and the Pythagorean Theorem to determine...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 6: Trigonometric Functions
Create trigonometric functions from circles. The first lesson of the module begins by finding coordinates along a circular path created by a Ferris Wheel. As the lessons progress, pupils graph trigonometric functions and relate them to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Lengths of Sides in Isosceles Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn what an isosceles right triangle is, the relationships between the sides of an isosceles right triangle, and how to find the length of an unknown...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The Isosceles Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of a 45-45-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solving for a Side in Right Triangles With Trigonometry
Learn how to use trig functions to find an unknown side length in a right triangle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Special Triangle Ratios
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use right triangle ratios to solve for sides of triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Right Triangles, Bearings, and Other Applications
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find distances using angles expressed as bearings. Here you'll learn how to relate right triangle relationships to course bearings.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The 30 60 90 Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of the 30-60-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding unknown sides in a triangle using other sides and angles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Calculate sine, cosine, and tangent functions using the sides of a right triangle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Angles of Elevation and Depression
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find distance using right triangles and angles of elevation or depression.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry:lengths of Triangle Sides Using the Pythagorean
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the length of sides of right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of a Triangle and Parallelogram Using Trig
How can trigonometry be used to find the area of a triangle or parallelogram? Does the triangle need to be a right triangle, and how accurate can the results possibly be? The answers to these questions are found here along with several...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the trigonometric ratios and their inverses to real-life situations.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Introduccion a La Trigonometria
This is an interactive activity introducing the concept of trigonometry and working with trigonometric functions to solve right triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Determination of Unknown Triangle Measures Given Area
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at triangle problems where you are given the area and must use trigonometry to find unknown sides or angles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Law of Sines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use the Law of Sines with different types of triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Alternate Formula for the Area of a Triangle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An alternate formula for the area of a triangle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Right Triangle Trigonometry Review
Review right triangle trigonometry and how to use it to solve problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem to Classify Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if triangles are acute, obtuse, or right triangles.