Description

The trigonometric functions are some of the most important and useful tools within STEM fields. They show up from engineering to quantum mechanics and everything in between. This block kit puts trigonometry directly into your students' hands (and helps them master this critical STEM tool). Kit includes the unit circle and the ever-important 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles. The included pedagogy walks students through the definition of all six trigonometric functions, and uses the properties of similar triangles and the Pythagorean theorem to help students establish the critical relationships between them. Also included are 1 radian and 2 radian circular sectors. Students can then use these tools to come up with their very own approximation of Pi. Finally, Kepler's triangle (which is related to the Fibonacci sequence) provides a vehicle to test one's understanding, since the trig functions of its angles can all be expressed in terms of the golden ratio. Set includes total of 9 pieces (made of high quality, precision-cut Birch Veneer pure bond plywood) and a step-by-step educational guide. No assembly required!