Beyond the Basic Productivity Tools (BPT) Lesson Idea

Lesson Title Exploring Trigonometry with the Unit Circle

Content Area Mathematics - Advanced Algebra
Target Grade Level: 11th-12th grade

Content Standards Georgia Standard: AAM.4 - Develop an introductory

understanding of the unit circle; solve trigonometric equations
using the unit circle.
Technology ISTE Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation - Students use
Standards technology to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

Integrated Google Jamboard

Technology
Reference or Google Jamboard: Description: Google Jamboard is a
Supporting collaborative online whiteboard tool that allows users to create
Resources and share visual representations, making it an ideal platform for
understanding and illustrating trigonometric concepts.

Khan Academy Trigonometry Unit Circle: Description: Khan

Academy provides a comprehensive tutorial on trigonometry and
the unit circle, offering step-by-step explanations and interactive
exercises to reinforce learning.

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering, Applying, Analyzing, Creating

Levels
Integration Level Level 4: Integration - Students use technology to solve problems
and extend their understanding of trigonometric concepts.

Universal Design Google Jamboard offers a collaborative and visually engaging

Rationale platform suitable for all learners. It supports Engagement by
allowing interactive learning through creating and manipulating
elements on the board. It supports Representation by offering
visual aids for complex concepts, aiding understanding. For
Action and Expression, it allows diverse ways to interact, from
drawing to typing, catering to different student preferences and
abilities.
Lesson Idea In this lesson, students will develop an introductory
understanding of the unit circle and how it relates to
trigonometric equations. They will utilize Google Jamboard to
visually represent and solve trigonometric equations using the
unit circle.
 Introduction:
-The teacher will introduce the concept of the unit circle and its
relevance to trigonometric functions.
-Engage students with a brief discussion and some real-life
applications to pique their interest.
Guided Practice:
-The teacher will demonstrate using the unit circle to solve a few
trigonometric equations.
-Students will follow along, asking questions and seeking
clarification.
Independent Practice with Jamboard:
-Each student will create a digital unit circle using Google
Jamboard, labeling the key points and angles.
-Students will then use the unit circle they created to solve given
trigonometric equations.
Small Group- Peer Review:
-Students will work in small groups to review and discuss each
other's Google Jamboard unit circles and trigonometric solutions.
-They will provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Presentation:
-Each group will present their Google Jamboard unit circle and
demonstrate how they used it to solve trigonometric equations.
Assessment:
-Student understanding will be assessed based on the accuracy
of their unit circle representation and the correctness of their
trigonometric solutions.
Design Reflection This lesson integrates technology to enhance engagement and
understanding of trigonometry using the unit circle. The
interactive nature of Google Jamboard allows students to
visually grasp abstract concepts, making the learning process
more effective and enjoyable. To extend this lesson, additional
complex trigonometric problems could be introduced for students
to solve using their Jamboard unit circles. Other technology tools
such as Desmos or GeoGebra could also complement this
activity by providing dynamic and interactive representations of
the unit circle and trigonometric functions.

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