Unit Circle (Trigonometry)

Written By Noah Dirig

Topics: geometry, trigonometry, unit circle, degrees, radians, inscribed triangle

Grades: 9-12

Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.A.2,4

Duration to complete: 10-15 minutes

Learning outcome: Students will become familiar with the unit circle and begin to understand the relationship between an angle measurement and X/Y coordinates in an inscribed triangle.

Intro for students: What is this, a circus for ants?! Learn how to use the unit circle to understand the relationship between angles and side lengths in right triangles. Control a Ferris wheel for ants and become the talk of the ant colony!

Noah Dirig
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