Pre-Calculus 3126
Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions
Vocabulary: standard position of an angle; initial and terminal sides; radian and
degree measures; linear and angular speed; area of a sector; unit
circle; six circular functions; periodic function; sinusoidal graphs;
amplitude, period, phase, and vertical shifts
Writing Prompts: A. Explain angle of elevation and angle of depression.
B. What is a radian? Compare radians and degrees.
C. Create a table of the six trigonometric functions comparing their
domains, ranges, periods, and zeros.
D. Write a short paragraph
describing the patterns in the trigonometric functions.
Code LE's & SPI's Fundamental Course Skills Sample Assignment
P Pre-requisite from previous courses. Find the arc length of a circle. 1.5 Days ~ 5.1      p. 379 #1-79 odd
S SPI 3.8 Derive and apply the formulas for the area of a triangle and the sector of a circle. Find the area of a sector of a circle.  
S SPI 3.9 Understand the relationship between measurements in radians and degrees. Convert between degrees, minutes, seconds, and decimal
forms for angles.
 
S SPI 3.9 Understand the relationship between measurements in radians and degrees. Convert from degrees to radians and vice-versa.  
S SPI 3.10 Apply radian measures in problems related to linear and angular velocity. Find the linear speed of an object traveling in circular motion.  
S SPI 3.1 Define six circular functions. Find the exact values of a point on the unit circle. 2.5 Days ~ 5.2     p. 395-396 #1-103 odd
S SPI 3.1 Define six circular functions. Find the exact values of the trigonometric functions of quadrantal angles.  
S SPI 3.1 Define six circular functions. Find the exact values of the trigonometric functions of of 30, 45, and 60 degree angles.  
S SPI 3.6 Solve trigonometric equations and inequalities either algebraically or using graphing technology. Use a calculator to approximate the value of a trigonometric function.  
S SPI 3.2 Sketch graphs of the six trigonometric functions involving period change, amplitude change, phase shift, and/or vertical shift. Determine the domain and range of the trigonometric functions. 3 Days ~ 5.3        p. 410-412  #1-32 and  #33-91 odd 
S SPI 3.2 Sketch graphs of the six trigonometric functions involving period change, amplitude change, phase shift, and/or vertical shift. Determine the period of the trigonometric functions.  
S SPI 3.1 Define six circular functions. Find the values of the trigonometric functions utilizing fundamental identities.  
S SPI 3.1 Define six circular functions. Find the exact values of the trigonometric functions of an angle given one of the functions and the quadrant of the angle.  
S SPI 3.2 Sketch graphs of the six trigonometric functions involving period change, amplitude change, phase shift, and/or vertical shift. Graph transformations of the sine and cosine functions. 2 Days ~ 5.4 p. 426-428 #1-12, 15-37 odd 39-52, 53-69 odd
S SPI 3.2 Sketch graphs of the six trigonometric functions involving period change, amplitude change, phase shift, and/or vertical shift. Determine the amplitude and period of sinusoidal functions.  
S SPI 3.3 Use trigonometric functions to model periodic phenomena. Find an equation for a sinusoidal graph.  
S SPI 3.2 Sketch graphs of the six trigonometric functions involving period change, amplitude change, phase shift, and/or vertical shift. Graph the tangent, cotangent, secant and cosecant functions. 2 Days ~  5.5 p. 435-436 #1-14, 15-33 (3rds)
E SPI 3.3 Use trigonometric functions to model periodic
phenomena.
Find a sinusoidal function from data. 1 Day ~ 5.6 p. 446 #1-15 odd
    Chapter Review 1 Day ~ p. 451-453 #3-72 (3rd)
This chapter should take 17 days with the labs and test.
Lab 6 ~ Catching A Wave  Lab 7 ~ Sketchpad Trigonometry Transformations