Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trig Review

For Teachers 12th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Trigonometry Problems in Two and Three Dimensions

For Students 11th - 12th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
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Curated OER

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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taylor Polynomials

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simply Similar at Sea: Simple Triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders answer a variety of problems based on similar triangle and learn about the rule of thumb. They will test the rule of thumb by estimating the distance to an object in the classroom.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Law of Sines

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use the Law of Sines with different types of triangles.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Activity
University of Vienna (Austria)

Trigonometry: Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is demonstration of how the law of sines works. It uses Java applets to manipulate the triangle and allows the user to explore what happens to the values of the triangle as the sides are changed.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Laws of Sines and Cosines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to find missing sides and angles in non-right triangles using the Laws of Sines and Cosines.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry: The Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Work through an explanation of the law of sines, how it is used with an obtuse angle, and a proof of the law of sines. Great site for students studying trigonometry.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Law of Sines

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson introduces the Law of Sines for two cases.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Shape: Use the Law of Sines for Finding Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of using the law of sines to determine angle measures.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Shape: Use the Law of Sines for Finding Lengths

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Deterime how to use the law of sines for finding lengths.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Law of Cosines

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use Law of Cosines and Law of Sines in different triangle situations.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Sixteen problems present practice working with the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Laws of Sines and Cosines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the bottom of this page from the Georgia State University, you will two real-world applications of the Laws of Sines and Cosines (in the context of velocity vectors.)
Handout
Cuemath

Cuemath: Sine Law

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Determination of Unknown Triangle Measures Given Area

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[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.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defines and examines the law of sines through examples and a video lesson. [2:02]
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Sine Law Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are six problems to solve using the Law of Sines. One of the problems addresses the ambiguous case. Four have detailed solutions; two have answers given only. Notice the link at the bottom that takes you to a Law of Sines calculator...
Activity
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Sine and Cosine Rules

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
BBC provides a three part lesson on solving triangles, by using the sine rule and cosine rule.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: General Solutions of Triangles

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A summary of when to use the law of cosines or the law of sines to solve triangles.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: General Triangle Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve word problems that involve general triangles using trigonometry. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.