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Trigonometry Resources

 
 
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Trigonometry Resources
by Colin Veldkamp - Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 8:16 AM
 

Hello all,

I've done a little bit of research to find some ideas for teaching Trig.  Below are a few that I found on John Scammell's Orchestrated Experiences for High School Math.

Here is a Unit Circle Investigation from Riley Lark.  I like the premise of getting students used to the environment in a way they can handle and then use this environment as a launching point to teach more concepts.  I also made a handout with the circle and table if you are interested.  This is a nice activity to help students make Connections.

Wave Rider from BBC also looks interesting and a good review activity for transformations of Trig Functions.  My only request would be to have an option to turn the timer off so that students can use it more as a learning tool instead of a competitive practice tool.  Otherwise a good example of using Technology.  

There is also a Trig Values Row Game from Kate Nowak that is great practice and promotes Communication.