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22 Pythagorean theory Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 8th
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Students construct right triangles, measuring the sides and recording the measurements in spreadsheets. They analyze their measurements for patterns and research the Internet for information on Pythagoras. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore Pythagoras and the history behind his theorem. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the issues of gender discrimination, careers, and gender roles. They read and discuss an article, prepare a proof of the Pythagorean theorem as a class, and develop a creative representation of Pythagoras' ideas. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students apply studies of the Pythagorean Theorem in order to understand how it works and the mathematical proof for it. This is done using area to justify the theory. Application of the theorem to real life situations is practiced by students. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students enhance the theory about the Pythagoras of Samos, the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and application for engineering applications. They complete activities utilizing latitude and longitude of places, dimensions of geometric objects, models of a home's foundation and/r their rafters. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students estimate the answer to a problem involving the shortest distance to a destination. Students solve the distance equation using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students explain and justify their answers based on their estimation. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the Pythagoras' Theorem and its history, proofs and practice in application. Students find perimeters, areas and volume of everyday objects. Students state and explain the theory. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore the Pythagorean Theorem. They draw and construct non-congruent squares to determine their area. They construct triangles and determine the area and compare the sizes of both the squares and triangles. They record the relationship between the areas of the squares and construct two differnt right-angled triangles. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students construct a variety of right triangles using a right-angled set square, cutting corners from pieces of paper or cardboard, and using dynamic geometry software. They measure the sides of these various right triangles and record measurements in a spreadsheet. Students use the spreadsheet to look for possible patterns in the measurements. They also use the spreadsheet to square the values of each measurement and to look for possible relations among squared values. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students practice assessing how to apply the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles. They recount the contributions of Pythagoras and apply the theories of the Pythagorean theorem in a group project to calculate the perimeter of ancient fields. Full Review »
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