Trigonometry is an ancient mathematical field with roots that reach back over 2,000 years. Far from being just dry theory, it has a rich history of real-world applications, from measuring the size of distant objects to navigating the high seas. In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the fascinating origins of trig, using 3D printed models, everyday objects like wire and cardboard, and good old-fashioned "math experiments" to uncover the ingenious thinking of the ancient navigators and surveyors who first developed these concepts.

We'll explore the geometrical intuition behind trig, linking those intuitive understandings to the analytical equations of analytic geometry. Through in-depth explorations of conic section models, you'll see the practical side of these topics that often gets lost in a sea of abstract algebra.