Trigonometry and the World Water Crisis

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Courtney Fox Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH

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This full unit in trigonometry introduces the world water crisis. Students engage in real-world problem-solving activities that access 21st-century skills while learning mathematics.

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