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Trigonometric Graphs Lesson Grade9

This lesson note for Grade 9 covers trigonometric graphs, focusing on sine, cosine, and tangent functions. Students will learn to define these functions, plot their graphs, and identify key features such as amplitude and period. The document also includes practice exercises and applications of the concepts learned.

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Trigonometric Graphs Lesson Grade9

This lesson note for Grade 9 covers trigonometric graphs, focusing on sine, cosine, and tangent functions. Students will learn to define these functions, plot their graphs, and identify key features such as amplitude and period. The document also includes practice exercises and applications of the concepts learned.

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Lesson Note: Trigonometric Graphs

(Grade 9)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define and identify the sine, cosine, and tangent functions.
2. Plot and sketch the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent functions.
3. Identify key features of trigonometric graphs (amplitude, period, frequency).
4. Interpret and solve simple real-life problems using trigonometric graphs.

Lesson Notes

1. Trigonometric Functions Recap


The three basic trigonometric functions are:
- Sine (sin θ)
- Cosine (cos θ)
- Tangent (tan θ)
These functions can be graphed as periodic waves.

2. Graph of y = sin(θ)
Key features:
- Amplitude: 1
- Period: 360° or 2π radians
- Wave pattern: Starts at 0, rises to 1, drops to -1, and returns to 0.
Values at key points (degrees):
θ: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°
sin(θ): 0, 1, 0, -1, 0

3. Graph of y = cos(θ)
Key features:
- Amplitude: 1
- Period: 360° or 2π radians
- Wave pattern: Starts at 1, dips to -1, and returns to 1.
Values at key points (degrees):
θ: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°
cos(θ): 1, 0, -1, 0, 1
4. Graph of y = tan(θ)
Key features:
- No amplitude (the graph extends to infinity)
- Period: 180° or π radians
- Vertical Asymptotes at: 90°, 270°, etc.
Values at key points (degrees):
θ: -90°, 0°, 45°, 90°
tan(θ): undefined, 0, 1, undefined

5. Summary Table
Function | Amplitude | Period | Starts At
-------- | --------- | ------ | ----------
sin(θ) | 1 | 360° | 0
cos(θ) | 1 | 360° | 1
tan(θ) | None | 180° | 0

6. Application Tip
- Amplitude controls how “tall” the graph is.
- Period tells how long it takes to complete one cycle.
- Example transformations:
- y = 2sin(θ): Doubles the height.
- y = sin(2θ): Halves the period.

7. Practice Exercises
1. Sketch the graph of y = sin(θ) from 0° to 360°.
2. Sketch the graph of y = cos(θ) from 0° to 360°.
3. Sketch the graph of y = tan(θ) from -90° to 90°.
4. Identify the amplitude and period of:
- y = 3sin(θ)
- y = cos(2θ)
Graph Illustrations

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