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toc =Introduction=

What is trigonometry? Why was it invented? How can I apply to my life today? These are all questions you may be asking as you begin the unit. Trigonometry is a branch of math that deals mainly with write triangles, and the relationships between their sides and angles. This branch was originally invented as a system for astronomers to track the stars, however, its has been applied to many other modern day occupations. Most people don't realize the impact that trigonometry has on their lives, and it is your job to help them understand it. In this web quest you will build a model that represents the unit circle, as well as present a persuasive argument as to why this model would be a worthwhile contribution to the town's Learning Center.

=G.R.A.S.P.S= = =


 * Goal || The goal of this task is to create an accurate representation of the unit circle and its relation to the six trigonometric functions. ||
 * Role || You are an architect, designing a model of the unit circle that the general population can understand. ||
 * Audience || The building committee at the Learning Center. ||
 * Setting || The Learning Center believes that not enough people understand the importance of trigonometry, so the building committee is looking for an architect to build a representation of the unit circle that will help the general population understand. ||
 * Presentation || You must create an accurate model of the unit circle and present it to the committee. You also must persuade the committee as to why your model should be the one built in the Learning Center. Along with this model, you will write a paper explaining the unit circle, as well as its uses using real world trigonometric examples, which will be posted on the class blog and given to the Learning Center Committee the day before your presentation. ||
 * Standards || You will be graded on an Oral Presentation, as well on your Unit Circle representation. There will be one rubric for each, which you will be given beforehand. The Oral Presentation will be graded on: Well Articulated, No "Dead-Air", Well Thought Out/Persuasive, Accurately and Clearly Describes Unit Circle, Trigonometric Functions, and Their Relation to Real World Examples, Enthusiasm for the Topic. The model will be graded on: Accurately Depicts Unit Circle, Shows all 6 Trig Functions, Creative, No Grammar/Spelling Mistakes, Well-Organized, Clearly Describes Unit Circle and Trig Functions. ||

=Task= You are an architect competing to have your representation of the unit circle built at the Learning Center. The Building Committee has decided that not enough people understand the importance of trigonometry, so they are going to choose one architect to build a model of the unit circle, as well as create an informative sign to accompany the model. You will present your model in front of the committee, as well as post a blog entry on the class blog describing the unit circle, how it is formed, and how this information can be used in real world examples. The blog entries must be submitted the day before your presentation so that the committee has ample time review them before hearing your presentation. Your job is not only to explain the unit circle, and its functions, but to persuade the committee as to why your model should be the one chosen to be built in the Learning Center.

=**Process**= What you need to do:
 * 1) Build an accurate representation of the unit circle using any median you would like. [art program, pipe cleaners, etc]
 * 2) Submit a blog entry that builds upon all your previous lessons and that accurately describes how to create a unit circle. The blog entry should be in the form of a letter to the Building Committee. This must be submitted 2 days before you are to present to building committee so that they have time to review it.
 * 3) During your presentation you will explain why your model should be built, including three real life examples of trigonometry.

=Evaluation=

You will be graded on an Oral Presentation, as well on your Unit Circle representation. There will be one rubric for each, which you will be given beforehand. The Oral Presentation will be graded on: Well Articulated, No "Dead-Air", Well Thought Out/Persuasive, Accurately and Clearly Describes Unit Circle, Trigonometric Functions, and Their Relation to Real World Examples, Enthusiasm for the Topic. The model will be graded on: Accurately Depicts Unit Circle, Shows all 6 Trig Functions, Creative, No Grammar/Spelling Mistakes, Well-Organized, Clearly Describes Unit Circle and Trig Functions. The rubrics for each are linked below.



=Conclusion= You have now discovered several ways trigonometry is essential to modern society, and I hope you continue to think about these issues and more and you build your own career path. It may be beneficial to consider the following follow up questions; What would society be like without trigonometry? Are there any applications you can think of that weren't mentioned to the Building Committee? Also, excellent job to everyone who presented a model to the Learning Center. Good luck, and hopefully your model is picked!