Tree Activity

Today in class we were given our first project! At the beginning of the class, we were taught how trig functions are applied inside a right triangle. We had already been introduced to the trig functions, so that part was easy. Next we learned how to problem solve using trig functions. After given several examples to practice, as well as plenty of opportunity to get feedback on these in class problems, we were split up into groups of 3s to go outside. There we were given specific information about a tree, and we needed to find the height. During class, we gathered up all the information, and all of our work is due next class. I never thought Trig could be applied this way before today, but I am glad that we are doing real applications of Trig functions. They are much easier to learn that way.