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Unit Author
First and Last Name
Huger Caughman, Jr.
Author's E-mail Address
[email protected]
School District
School District of Newberry County
School Name
Newberry High School
School Address
3113 Main Street
School City, State, Zip
Newberry, SC 29108
School Phone
(803)321-2621
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Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential Question
Unit Questions
How are the trigonometric functions related to right
triangles?
How is the Pythagorean Theorem related to the
trigonometric functions?
What process is used to calculate the trigonometric
functions?
Unit Summary
This unit is focused on the process of calculating the trigonometric functions using right
triangle trigonometry. The Pythagorean Theroem is a key element to being able find these
measures.
Subject Area(s) (Click boxes of all subjects that apply)
Business Education
Drama
Other:
Engineering
Foreign Language
Other:
Home Economics
Industrial Technology
Other:
Language Arts
Math
Music
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Grade Level (Click boxes of all grade levels that apply)
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12
ESL
Resource
Gifted and Talented
Other:
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Students should understand and be able to apply the Pythagorean Theorem as related to
right triangle trigonometry.
Students should be able to calculate the Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Cosecant, Secant, and
Cotangent functions of any right triangle.
Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks
SC Standards II.A.2, IV.A.3
Identify and apply patterns from right triangles to solve problems.
Develop, extend, use, and prove the Pythagorean Theorem.
Procedures
1. Teach unit from appropriate text.
2. Assign students to groups and present projects to be completed—example of student
brochure, PowerPoint, and website.
Approximate Time Needed (Example: 45 minutes, 4 hours, 1 year, etc.)
2-3 weeks depending on scheduling
Prerequisite Skills
Students should have the appropriate Algebra and Geometry skills to complete this unit.
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed.)
Camera
Laser Disk
VCR
Computer(s)
Printer
Video Camera
Digital Camera
Projection System
Video Conferencing Equip.
DVD Player
Scanner
Other:
Internet Connection
Television
Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
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Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Web Page Development
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
Word Processing
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Other:
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Printed Materials:
A text with appropriate lesson content should be provided.
Supplies:
Teachers and students will need computer access, media
center access, a projection device, and a printer.
Internet Resources:
Students and teachers must have web access.
Others
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
Resource Student:
Pair resource students with a student who has a better
understanding of the material.
Gifted Student:
Allow gifted students to mentor other students who are not
as able to complete the assignment.
Student Assessment
Key Word Search
Students will be assessed through rubrics that analyze their
performance on the brochure, PowerPoint presentation, and
website.
Pythaogrean Theorem
Right Triangle Trigonometry
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