Tags: Trigonometry

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  1. 2011-W_Wood-Squigonometry

    07 Apr 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By W Wood

    NA

    The differential equations used to define a unit circle, namely x’(t) = - y(t), y’(t) = x(t), x(0) = 1, y(0) = 0are generalized to produce interesting functions which satisfy trig like identities.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4060/?v=1

  2. 8-002-TrigSumRepresentation-TechniqueNarrative

    28 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Brian Winkel

    SIMIODE - Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations

    Students discover how to represent functions as sums of trigonometric functions and the value of such representations in many fields. This is an introduction to the study of Fourier Series.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3338/?v=1

  3. 6-024-DronePackageDelivery-ModelingScenario

    17 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Robert Krueger, Eric Stachura1

    Kennesaw State University

    Students will derive a system of first order differential equations which describe the flight path of a drone delivering a package.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3088/?v=1

  4. Coordinating Photosynthetic Activity: Circadian Rhythms

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces circadian rhythms in the context of understanding the ability of organisms to measure time. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1069/?v=1

  5. Estimating Tree Heights: Right Triangle Trigonometry

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces basic trigonometry calculations in the context of understanding tree height calculations. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1060/?v=1

  6. Lung Capacity and Rhythms in Breathing

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces rhythmic inhaling and exhaling in the context of understanding trigonometry and sine waves. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1078/?v=1

  7. Phototropism and Gravitropism: Quantifying Stem Curvature in Plants Introduction

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces phototropism and gravitropism in the context of understanding how to quantify stem curvature of plants. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1072/?v=1

  8. Circle Train Problem TCM 2018_Hernandez.pdf - Google Drive

    12 Jun 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Maria Hernandez

    The NC School of Science and Mathematics

    In this math modeling lesson, students build mathematical models for the horizontal and vertical position of a train moving along a circular track. The math topics includes transformations of...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/643/?v=1