Activity Overview
In this activity, students solve trigonometric equations and investigate kinematics. They calculate and graph the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of trigonometric functions.
Before the Activity
Download TI Connect™ using the TI Connectivity Cable
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print pages 1 - 4 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Enter equations of trigonometric functions and graph a plot
Solve the equations over a given domain
Find the point(s) of intersection of the graphs
Calculate the period, amplitude, and the vertical shift of the graphs
Sketch graphs for one period and label the intercepts and turning points
Determine the maximum and minimum points
Find the equation of the tangent to a curve at a given point
Study the Simple Harmonic Motion
Find the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of a particle traveling in a straight line
Interpret the graphs of displacement time, velocity time, and acceleration time
After the Activity
Students answer the questions on the activity sheet.
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary