Scholars manipulate the amplitude of the graphs of sine and cosine, notice how the change in amplitude is reflected in their graphs, and answer several questions about the concept they noticed.

Concepts

cosine, sine, graphing trigonometric functions, trigonometric functions, amplitude, reflections

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

math

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion to connect amplitude to vertical stretches to functions

Classroom Considerations

• Users need to sign up for a free account
• Individuals should know the basic graphs of sine and cosine

Pros

• Contains hints for the problems
• The additional reference contains practice items

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.7.e