The Unit Circle

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Theme:

Discovering and Using the Unit Circle

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Math

Duration:

One class period

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Learning Standards

4.3. Patterns and Algebra – functions and relationships
4.5. Mathematical Processes – connections

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
 

  • Use their previous knowledge of the special right triangles and sohcahtoa to discover the unit circle.
  • Use the unit circle to determine the exact values of the sine and cosine functions.
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