Description
What You’re Getting:
An engaging project based learning (PBL) experience to explore real life applications of trig graphs in Algebra 2 & Trigonometry or Precalculus. Model daylight hours using sinusoidal regression. Transform your class with this immersive, interdisciplinary trigonometry project. Perfect for giving real-world applications of trig graphs, an otherwise abstract and confusing topic for many students.
Project Overview:
Students will:
- Research solstices and equinoxes
- Collect daylight hours data at iconic locations (Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Lake Louise)
- Model daylight hours data using sine graphs by applying algebraic techniques and Desmos
- Predict the first optimal date of the year to complete the Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon hike
- Along the way, students will discover how the solstices and equinoxes relate to key parts of the sine graph and how longitude and latitude affect daylight hours
Concepts include:
- Trigonometric modeling
- Amplitude, period, phase-shift and vertical shift of a sine graph
- Inflection points, minimums, and maximums
- Sinusoidal regression (algebraically and using Desmos graphing technology)
- Inverse trigonometry
- Using trigonometric models to make predictions
- Residuals
- Solstices and equinoxes
- Longitude and latitude
Teacher Resources:
- Comprehensive teacher guide
- Complete solutions
- Implementation tips
Student Benefits
- Supports independent or collaborative learning
- Transforms abstract trig concepts into tangible, real-world applications
- Engages students with a unique, memorable interdisciplinary project
- Challenges students with technology and algebra-based tasks
- Reinforces trigonometry concepts and data collection techniques
- Enhances understanding of geographical and astronomical concepts
Student Engagement:
"I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this!" - Former student testimonial from Day 2 of the project
Next Steps:
- Transform your class experience today and download this resource!
- Loving this resource? Please leave us a review!
Also Available in our Store:
- More Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences
- Engaging math games and activities
- Inquiry-based lessons and review packets
Highlights
Description
What You’re Getting:
An engaging project based learning (PBL) experience to explore real life applications of trig graphs in Algebra 2 & Trigonometry or Precalculus. Model daylight hours using sinusoidal regression. Transform your class with this immersive, interdisciplinary trigonometry project. Perfect for giving real-world applications of trig graphs, an otherwise abstract and confusing topic for many students.
Project Overview:
Students will:
- Research solstices and equinoxes
- Collect daylight hours data at iconic locations (Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Lake Louise)
- Model daylight hours data using sine graphs by applying algebraic techniques and Desmos
- Predict the first optimal date of the year to complete the Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon hike
- Along the way, students will discover how the solstices and equinoxes relate to key parts of the sine graph and how longitude and latitude affect daylight hours
Concepts include:
- Trigonometric modeling
- Amplitude, period, phase-shift and vertical shift of a sine graph
- Inflection points, minimums, and maximums
- Sinusoidal regression (algebraically and using Desmos graphing technology)
- Inverse trigonometry
- Using trigonometric models to make predictions
- Residuals
- Solstices and equinoxes
- Longitude and latitude
Teacher Resources:
- Comprehensive teacher guide
- Complete solutions
- Implementation tips
Student Benefits
- Supports independent or collaborative learning
- Transforms abstract trig concepts into tangible, real-world applications
- Engages students with a unique, memorable interdisciplinary project
- Challenges students with technology and algebra-based tasks
- Reinforces trigonometry concepts and data collection techniques
- Enhances understanding of geographical and astronomical concepts
Student Engagement:
"I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this!" - Former student testimonial from Day 2 of the project
Next Steps:
- Transform your class experience today and download this resource!
- Loving this resource? Please leave us a review!
Also Available in our Store:
- More Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences
- Engaging math games and activities
- Inquiry-based lessons and review packets
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