periodic functions

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to:

• Model a periodic situation, the height of a person on a Ferris wheel, using trigonometric functions.
• Interpret the constants a, b, c in the formula h = a + b cos ct
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In this task, students will investigate a periodic phenomenon in the world and propose a mathematical model that demonstrates the phenomenon. Upon completion of the project, students will submit a poster or a written report demonstrating the periodic phenomenon investigated. A 5-6 minute...