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The Trig To Soccer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are given the background information to open the lesson: Suppose a penalty kicker in soccer could choose where he could kick from, as long as he stayed on the back line of the penalty area. Would he have a better chance of...
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Tangent

For Students 10th
In this tangent instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various tangent lines. They find the value of x using the tangent of each given angle of various triangles illustrated. Then, students identify...
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Applied Trigonometry Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
For this applied trigonometry problems worksheet, students solve 12 short answer word problems. Students use trigonometric ratios to find angles of elevation and depression. Students find distances between objects using trigonometric...
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Vectors: Traveling, But in What Direction

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers watch a video of real-world situations regarding speed, direction, velocity, force, etc. and answer questions while viewing. They then practice drawing and using vectors to solve more real-world problems.
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T Points from Directions

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Here is a lesson that starts with having geometers translate points using compass directions into an accurate picture of the problem. Then they must use their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem or similar triangles to solve. This makes...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing angles and sides.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry activity, students identify the sides and angles of a right triangle. They find the different trigonometric ratios and solve using sine, cosine and tangent.
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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using geometric means. In this geometry lesson plan, students create altitudes in right triangles. They use Cabri software to move the triangle around and observe different sides and angles.
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Law of Sines and Cosines

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, 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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Why We Study Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the different properties of trigonometry. In this precalculus activity, students find the six different identities of trigonometric ratios. They relate the ratios to that of a right triangle and apply it to real life...
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The Diagonal Of A Box

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems using the pythagorean theorem. They use critical thinking skills in order to use a systematic process to solve the problem. Upon solving each problem the uniqueness of the lesson is asking students to give an...
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Math Handbook: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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...
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Three Tangent Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this tangent circles worksheet, students use pi to solve a problem involving tangent circles.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet 31 - Doman & Range

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students determine the domain and range of given functions. They use trigonometric ratios to determine if a statement is true or false. Students differentiate equations. In this one-page worksheet, students...
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The Trig to Soccer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze angles applied to a penalty kick in a soccer game. Based on dimensions of the goal, and the penalty area, students determine where the better chance of scoring lies.
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Cosine

For Students 10th
In this cosine activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various triangles. They determine the cosine of one point in each triangle illustrated. Then, they apply the line segments given to each and solve for the...
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Trigonometry Worksheet 9

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learners use addition and subtraction formulas and special reference triangles to solve a variety of trigonometric problems. Sine, cosine, and tangent problems in both radians and degrees are included.   
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Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
That's radical! Simplifying radicals may not be exciting, but it is an important skill. A math lesson provides explanations of properties used throughout the material. Scholars practice skills needed to multiply and divide...
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Further Trigonometry

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve for trigonometric functions. They convert between radians and angles using the properties of sine, cosine and tangent. There are 30 problems on this handout.
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Further Trigonometry

For Students 11th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they find the exact ratios for each trigonometric function. Then, students use the expansion to find the exact value of a given trig...
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The Unit Circle

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
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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The Corner Problem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem instructional activity, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar...
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Intro to Trigonometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, students calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.
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Investigating the Idea of Tan

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.