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Middle school trigonometry projects
Quadrilateral Kite Experiment Project Congruent Angles & Perpendicular Bisectors
The purpose of the Quadrilateral Kite Experiment is to allow students to explore the characteristics of a quadratic kite and use those properties for flight. Students will construct a kite using wooden dowels, a plastic bag, and some string. They will conduct an experimental flight, recording their data and results. Students will then reflect on their results and the qualities of a quadratic kite that make it the choice shape for flight. They will then examine the results of others. Students wi
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6th - 10th
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Fireworks: Trigonometry Inquiry Project
In this inquiry-based project, students will learn how to use basic trigonometric functions such as cosine, tangent and sine to find the missing side distances and angles of a right-angle triangle.Students will explore how fireworks of varying heights will affect the viewing angle and line of sight for the viewing audience.Students will design their own fireworks show that will include 4 different colours of fireworks. Each firework choice has a differing explosion height, which will slightly ch
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Inquiry Based Learning: Trigonometry
Pythagorean Spiral Geometry Project
In a project combining high school geometry with creative design and art, students will discover connections between: Pythagorean Theorem, Special Right Triangles, Right Triangle Trigonometry, patterns, and design. This highly engaging project includes both a Pythagorean spiral creation and also requires students to show supporting math calculations to find hypotenuse lengths and central angle measures (SOH CAH TOA). This is always a favorite project of my students year after year!!A student s
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8th - 12th
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Common Core Geometry Project (G.SRT.6 & G.SRT.8 Trigonometry in the Real World)
The problems and activities within this document are designed to assist students in achieving the following standards: G.SRT.6 & G.SRT.8 as well as the standards for mathematics practice and the literacy standards. They are also designed to help the teacher assess the students’ abilities when it comes to working with the ideas within the standards.
This document contains the following:
- project directions
- scoring rubric
- C.S.I. Application - "Help the Crime Scene Investigators" section
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Trigonometry Golf
I like to call this activity Putt-Putt-Geometry. It is 9 glorious holes of trigonometry application! This works great as a Trig unit project, end of year project, or test review (maybe 1 or 2 holes for review). The students can work in groups, pairs, or individuals. If your students are not proficient with Trig, or you have not covered it yet, each hole can be done using the Pythagorean Theorem instead - simply tweak the directions a bit. I hope your students enjoy this as much as mine do!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Project and Rubric - Real World Math (The Pythagorean Theorem)
"In math class, you have learned about the Pythagorean Theorem. You have also seen examples of how the Pythagorean Theorem is used in ‘real life.’ For this task you will create your own “real life” Pythagorean Theorem word problem and model using the following steps..." Students will create and solve their own word problem, construct a 3D model of their scenario, and then write a reflection on their process and experience.
*Rubric is included.
*This project was created in collaboration with c
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7th - 10th
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Full Geometry Curriculum, Lessons 1-62 & GROWING
Here is a chance to purchase my entire set of 62 geometry lessons!!! They are fully differentiated and ideal for a diverse classroom where students range from 2nd grade to 11th grade in their math levels. They also can work equally well VIRTUALLY and come in the form of Google Slides!!! These are 90 minute lessons, so if you factor in time for social-emotional days, review days, make-up days, and inevitable testing days this full set can take you through the entirety of a school year!! Every top
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8th - 11th
Trigonometry Project - How Tall is That? (Making a Theodolite)
This is one of my favorite projects of all time. Students make a tool to measure the angle of elevation from their eyeline and use it to measure the distance or height of things using trigonometry. I would bring students to the banks of the East River on the Brooklyn side and determine the height of the Chrystler building, or the distance to the Empire State. But you can also determine the height of the basketball hoop, the flagpole or the tallest tree on the school grounds. There are a lot
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8th - 12th
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Right Triangle Trigonometry Word Problem Project
Students will work individually or in groups to write their own angle of elevation/depression work problems. This can be used as an in class activity or assessment after right triangle trig word problems. I usually create a Google Slide deck for each class and then have them solve each other's problems as review!
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8th - 11th
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Angle of Elevation Activity
This is an activity for teachers looking to do a real life activity on angles of elevation or angles of depression. Students learn how to use clinometers and calculate the height of something tall using trigonometry. There is also an extension for teachers to use introducing statistics and box and whisker plots (by hand and using a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator).
Comes with teachers instructions and student packet. PDF and Word document are included in the zip file.
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8th - 11th
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Creative Mosaic Adventure: Unlocking Artistry & Skills for Young Explorers!
This project is an ideal group Christmas activity that beautifully blends individual effort with collaborative execution through tessellations. It introduces ten pages of an innovative resource tailored for children and adolescents. These pages include two primary ones, each showcasing three uniquely patterned triangles , amounting to six triangles altogether. Complementing these are eight additional pages that function as exemplary models, demonstrating the assembly process of these triangles
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2nd - 7th
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Basic Trigonometry Project - How Tall Is That? (Making a Theodolite)
This is one of my favorite projects of all time. Students make a tool to measure the angle of elevation from their eyeline and use it to measure the distance or height of things using trigonometry. I would bring students to the banks of the East River on the Brooklyn side and determine the height of the Chrystler building, or the distance to the Empire State. But you can also determine the height of the basketball hoop, the flagpole or the tallest tree on the school grounds. There are a lot
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8th - 11th
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3D Printed Mousetrap Powered Car - Printable Model Files
It is time to bring the venerable mousetrap car races into the modern age with a 3D printed mousetrap car.This product contains the files necessary to print and assemble a Mousetrap Powered Car.The printed files uses CDs or DVDs for wheels. The car is so light it needs the wheels for weight. The wheel hubs are designed to fit snugly into a standard CD opening.A pencil can be used for the extended armature, and a strong thread or string can be used for the axle system.The license for this product
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6th - 12th
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2L Bottle Rockets with basic Trigonometry
The eighth grade science classes are in the middle of their “Rocket Project”. Students design and build water bottle rockets out of two liter and one liter soda bottles. This final project ties in benchmarks from Science and Technology, Scientific Inquiry, Scientific Ways of Knowing, Physical Sciences, and Earth and Space Sciences. Using basic trigonometry and acceleration due to gravity, students are able to calculate their rocket’s highest altitude while having a goal of maximizing the rocke
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7th - 9th
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Sunrise / Sunset -- Trigonometry Project
This project needs to be assigned / completed before you teach them how to graph the sine and cosine functions. It can be used for everyone, even middle school students (though they wouldn’t be doing it for the sine / cosine aspect). Maybe I’m “old-school”, but I like to have my students do the first part of this project without any access to the Internet. The second part of the project requires them to research, so I would allow them to do that online.
This project is free and will alway
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7th - 12th
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Water Balloon Launcher Lab
This lab is very fun and exciting! The bonus is you get to go outdoors. You will use a standard water balloon launcher to calculate the maximum height a balloon went after being launch as well as the velocity of the balloon. There are two parts to the lab. Part 1 involves collecting data and building a graph. Part 2 is calculating velocity and maximum height. ENJOY!!
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7th - 12th
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Clinometer Activity - Trigonometry and Similar Triangles - Geometry
This is a fabulous activity for teaching similar triangles and trigonometry to a geometry class! As you can see in the thumbnails, I take my students outside for this activity and it is a lot of fun.Duration: 1-3 hours, depending on the group. My honors geometry classes have completed the task in ~100-120 minutes.Here's how the activity works:1. Learn about the clinometer (I show a brief youtube video) and build your own.2. Leave the classroom, head outside or around the school (gym, auditorium,
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8th - 12th
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Geometry Projects
Included are six fantastic geometry projects that are great for honors projects or extra credit. Ideas include using proportion to create body organs, writing children's story books with shapes, and creating a catering restaurant menu.
These ideas and rubric took many hours of work and have paid dividends with students.
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7th - 10th
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Trigonometry: Exploring the World with Real-Life Examples - Engaging
Welcome to Trigonometry Exploring the World! This engaging resource is designed to help high school students discover the wonders of trigonometry through real-life examples.In this resource, students will explore the principles of trigonometry in a fun and interactive way. They will discover how trigonometry is used to solve real-world problems, such as calculating distances, angles, and heights in various scenarios.This resource includes a variety of activities and assessments that allow studen
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Right Triangle CER
This Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) has students find all missing information about 2 different right triangles. Students need to use a variety of skills learned related to triangles (trigonometric ratios, pythagorean theorem, triangle angle sum).Students need to show their work in the Evidence section and explain their work in the Reasoning section. Sentence stems and guiding questions are provided as a support for students.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Trigonometry - Full Chapter
Math Art Growing Bundle
These cross-curricular math art projects are a great way to practice graphing while creating beautiful art!By stretching, reflecting, and translating different equations and function, students will deepen their understanding of graphing and transformations.It is fun! Great for bulletin boards!Samples, instructions and suggestions for teachers provided.
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7th - 12th
Rocket Plane Plans
Use math to calculate speed and altitude while building and flying rubber band rocket planes. It's a fun way to learn how math can help solve real-world problems. Students love it!
This project will enable students to
Experiment with aerodynamic design.
Calculate speed (rate) using the formula R = D/T.
Calculate altitude using basic trigonometry.
Included are detailed plans and instructions for building the rocket planes and for calculating speed and altitude. Materials needed:
printer paper
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Grades:
5th - 8th
The Two Day Soccer Math Project, GOOGLE DOC
The Two Day Soccer Math Project is exactly like it sounds. It was designed for an advanced middle school or early high school student (preferably a soccer fan) to complete in about two days and it contains quite a bit of rigor for something that the student will think is a fun change of pace. It's not a project that requires any pre-planning or supplies. It's just a great project that is a bit all-encompassing as far as math skills are concerned. They will use estimation skills, percents, measur
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6th - 11th
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Mathematical vision - MYP unit bundle
This is an IB MYP - Mathematical vision related unit bundle - which is ideal for students relating mathematics and interacting with the world around them. This unit engages students with trigonometry, exponentials (powers), ratios, spatial awareness and a great deal more in a broad conceptual understanding. It contains many, many resource links suggested for this unit and makes clear a set of points that students should know, understand and be able to do by the end of the unit. It also has some
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: 4 MYP 2 Mathematics Detailed Unit Bundles
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