6th Grade Trigonometric Functions Lesson Plan

Topic: Trigonometric Functions

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to use trigonometric functions to solve real-world problems.

Materials

• Graph paper
• Pencils
• Calculator
• Trigonometric functions sheet (provided by teacher)

Warm-up

• Ask students to give an example of a trigonometric function.
• Ask students to explain how they would use a trigonometric function to solve a real-world problem.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the three trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, and tangent.
• Show students how to calculate each function using a trigonometric table or calculator.
• Demonstrate how to use the trigonometric functions to solve real-world problems.