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Vectors: Traveling, But in What Direction
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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Right Triangles and The Unit Circle
Students solve right triangles using trigonometry. In this geometry lesson, students use the unit circle to identify different trig values. They identify the six trigonometric identities.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, 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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Segments Formed by Intersectiong Chords, Secants, and Tangents
Learners investigate the properties of segments formed which chords, secants, and tangents, intersect. The dynamic nature of Cabri Jr. allows students to form and verify conjectures regarding segment relationships.
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Pilots, Airplanes, and the Tangent of Three Degrees
Students explore how to use trigonometry in the aviation field. In this aviation activity students complete trigonometry equations that show what planes should do to land their airplanes.
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Chapter 6: Geometry Perimeter and Area
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the perimeter of various polygons. They compute the perimeter, surface area, circumference, and volume of given figures. Students explore trigonometric ratios. This...
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Vectors Via the Calculator
Eighth graders resolve vector problems without the knowledge of math. In this vectors lesson students with poor math skills get a chance of passing the course.
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The Diagonal Of A Box
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 plan is asking students to give an...
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Taylor Polynomials
Pupils graph Taylor polynomials in this calculus lesson. They observe the graphs for the expansion of Taylor polynomial functions and use the Ti calculator to help create visuals of the graphs.
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Determining the Altitude of Iridium Flares
Young scholars examine what iridium flares are and when they occur. In this iridium flare lesson students complete an activity to see how far overhead Iridium satellites are.
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Tangents
In this tangents worksheet, students use tangent ratios to find the length of the sides of right triangles. This one-page worksheet contains 10 multi-step problems. Answers are provided.
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MT-141 Precalculus - Worksheet 6.4(b)
In this precalculus worksheet, students complete horizontal shift identifies. They graph functions, solve trigonometric equations using algebra, estimation and with the use of a graphing calculator. Students find the cosine of curves. ...
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The Sine Function
Young scholars explore the concept of the sine function. In this sine function lesson, students use a plexiglass sine wave generator to visualize the sine function. Young scholars use a computer program/calculator to adjust aspects of...
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Sine
In this sine worksheet, learners use the trigonometry equation to find the sine of triangles. Students solve the sine for 10 triangle problems.
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Angles of Elevation and Depression
In this angles of elevation and depression instructional activity, 10th graders solve 4 word problems that are related to determining the angles of elevation and depression. First, they define angle of elevation and angle of depression...
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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...
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How Tall is that Tree?
Students apply their math skills to develop an accurate estimate of the height of a tall tree. Three different methods are outlined. All grade levels should be able to perform the shadow method and the proportional method.
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Rita's Ice Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate how many different choices they can create making their icy. The have a choice of 26 different flavors of ice and 5 different flavors of ice cream. There is a solution to this problem.
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Five Find the Unknown Angle Interactive Problems
For this unknown angle worksheet, students use trigonometry functions in five problems to find the unknown angles. Students may check their solutions and receive hints by using the "Check" and "Hint" button found at the bottom of...
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Cosines
In this online math activity, learners practice finding the cosines given 10 different sets of data. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.
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Saving Energy Through Ecological Landscape Design
Students are able to transcribe to scale the plant features of a common landscape. They determine true north and south and collect and record data on a table. Students calculate a rating for and describe a definition of insulation and...
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Noon Project Revisited
Pupils, just like Eratosthenes, try to use math to calculate immeasurable objects. Teachers need to try out the calculations before having your class do them. They should take notes to be included with their own calculations and drawings.
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Right Triangles and The Pythagorean Theorem
Students play a game to reinforce concepts of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry instructional activity, students find the missing angle and lengths of a right triangle. They use properties of trigonometry about sine, cosine and...
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BASEBALL HOME RUN
Learners determine whether a hit baseball is a home run or not by utilizing parametric equations to describe the path of the ball. They assess the importance of angles and velocity needed to hit a home run. In addition, in their own...