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Learning Unit: The Pythagorean Theorem
Middle and high schoolers research the life of Pythagoras and the Pythagorean theorem. They write a short biography of Pythagoras and learn to apply the theorem in their study of right triangles.
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Flying with Pythagoras
A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his students precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided.
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Getting It Right!
Pupils 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.
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Multicultural Math Project
Sixth graders examine where mathematics came from. For this Math History lesson, 6th graders complete various activities to understand mathematical reasoning. Students complete critical thinking questions.
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Pythagorean Theorem Triples
High schoolers research the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students use the Internet to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. High schoolers construct proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Triangle Exercises
For this math worksheet, students look for the solutions to the various problems involving triangles. They focus upon finding the angles and lengths of sides.
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Right Triangles & Pythagorean Theorem
In this math worksheet, students find the missing angles for the right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. Then they label the adjacent and opposite angles.
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Practicing Pythagoras
In this math worksheet, students practice answering the questions for finding the hypotenuse of the given triangles while using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students engage in a study of the Pythagorean Theorem to classify the hypotenuse of a triangle. The teacher uses examples from the instructional activity to aid students in comprehension of solving problems that involve problem solving....
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students investigate the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. After conducting independent practice to find the hypotenuse of a triangle, they work with the teacher using examples in the lesson plan. The direct instruction is delivered...
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Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
Young scholars investigate the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem for geometry by using word problems. The challenge is for them to translate the words into the right measurements for a triangle looking for the longest side known as the...
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The Diagonal Of A Box
Learners solve problems using the pythagorean theorem. They use critical thinking skills in order to use a systematic process to solve the problem. Upon solving each problem the uniqueness of the lesson plan is asking students to give an...