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Common Core HSG-SRT.C.8 laboratories
Clinometer Activity - Application of Trigonometry
This is a hands-on activity I have my students do after introducing right triangle trigonometry (SOH CAH TOA). As motivation we discuss applications of trig such as forestry! I have a set of clinometers and 15 meter measuring tapes, but students can actually make their own clinometers with string and protractors! We do the two examples together in class, and then I have student practice using the clinometers. Then, they can go outside and take measurements of trees, buildings, flag poles, etc.
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10th - 12th
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Modeling Seasonal Daylight Length with Trig Functions
In this activity, students analyze data sets modeling hours of sunlight in three cities over the course of the year (Sydney, Juneau, and Washington D.C.) To complete the activity, students must:-- practice computing the parameters of sinusoidal functions and check their work by fitting an equation to the scatterplot-- use their equations to predict the hours of sunlight on specific days of the year-- use their graphs and equations to predict when pairs of cities will have the same amount of sunl
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9th - 12th
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BUNDLE: 45-45-90, 30-60-90, CIRCLE AND SQUARE PUZZLES
A collage of a circle and a square is presented; diagonals are inserted.* A chart below the figures is given for students to fill in the measurements of each segment and/or circumference based on one given value.* The puzzle is quite the challenge, but can be a rewarding activity to complete especially if students compete with one another in class to see who can fill the table fastest and most accurately.* Additionally, the puzzle can be used as an extra credit project when they finish daily as
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Centimeter Cube Pythagorean Theorem Investigation
This can be used as an introductory activity for the Pythagorean Theorem. Students use centimeter cubes to form the sides of triangles and then expand those sides to form squares. The goal is for students to develop the rule that the square of the two short sides equals the square of the long side of right triangles.
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8th - 12th
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Trig in the Tower Day (Using Trigonometry in the Real World) (Editable)
After weeks of doing right-triangle trigonometry, I find that my "best" trigonometry students struggle to apply what they learned to an outdoor setting. I wrote this activity so that students would have a chance to calculate the height of a school building tower. At some schools, I have called this "Trig in the Trees" day, since it often involves determining the height of a tree on campus.
You'll need to set up the three challenges, two of which involve cones. (You could use any classroom ob
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10th - 12th
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Trig Modeling and Pendulum Motion Lab
In this activity, students:-- decompose the motion of a swinging pendulum into horizontal and vertical components-- use right triangle trig to construct pairs of theoretical equations describing the motion of a pendulum with given characteristics (string length, drop angle, etc.)-- use the regression features of desmos.com to compare their theoretical equations to observed data-- use regression analysis to discover which characteristics of a pendulum determine its period (spoiler alert: period i
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Trig Modeling and Pendulum Motion
Modeling Length of Daylight Hours with Trig Functions
In this activity, students analyze data sets modeling hours of sunlight in three cities over the course of the year (Sydney, Juneau, and Washington D.C.) To complete the activity, students must:-- practice computing the parameters of sinusoidal functions and check their work by fitting an equation to the scatterplot-- use their equations to predict the hours of sunlight on specific days of the year-- use their graphs and equations to predict when pairs of cities will have the same amount of sunl
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Modeling Seasonal Daylight Length with Trig Functions
Triangle Lab
This is a hands on activity allowing students to measure and explore trigonometric properties.
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9th - 12th
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Introduction to Navigation Techniques: Triangulation
In this lesson, students will learn about the navigational concept of triangulation, wherein the approximate position of a vessel can be determined by using basic principles of geometry. Students will first work through a practice problem to grasp the concept and see the calculations, and will then use their math skills to determine the location of a model boat in relationship to three fixed “landmarks,” set up as a 3D model of the coastline.
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
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