Activity Overview
Using similar triangles, a relationship is established between the six trigonometric functions of an angle and simple line segments. These relationships are then confirmed using line segment measurement capabilities of the graphing calculator.
Before the Activity
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During the Activity
Follow the procedures outlined in the activity.
Students will:
Be able to establish a relationship between trigonometric functions of an angle and simple line segments.
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary