CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find perimeter and area. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interactive Triangles
This is an excellent tool for students to explore how changes in the size of a triangle's sides or angles affect its appearance. Different types of triangles and angles are presented.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths and distances. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations Using the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find a right triangle's missing side lengths.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Special Right Triangles
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of special right triangles.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Area of Triangles Without Right Angles
Learn how to find the area of triangles without right angles. Find the formula to use depending on the information you know about the triangle: base and height, three sides, or two sides and an angle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem
Who was Pythagoras and what is his theorem? Explore this concept and its relationship to the measurement of a right triangle in this test prep lesson plan. The lesson includes an interactive worksheet where learners discover the answers...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Area of Triangles
The geometry resource explores the different formulas used to calculate the area of triangles. The applet investigates the angles and sides of a triangle.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem
Material to supplement introductory instruction on the Pythagorean Theorem. A very simple look at its use in geometry, a multiple-choice quiz through which students can test themselves and check their answers, and a teacher resource...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Pythagoras' Theorem
This resource investigates the Pythagorean Theorem. Includes animations, examples, proofs, and links to problems and activities.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Triangle Math
Challenges students figure out ten unknown values for right triangles without getting any problems wrong.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Triangles
Learn about the types of triangles by taking a look at an example and a video lesson.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: The Pythagorean Theorem
Learn all about the Pythagorean Theorem by viewing examples and a video lesson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Right Triangle Side Lengths
Find the length of the hypotenuse or a leg of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Area of Squares to Visualize Pythagorean Theorem
Apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to solve these problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Right Triangle Side Lengths
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if the given side lengths could form a right triangle, i.e., which set forms a Pythagorean triple. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Isosceles Triangle Side Lengths
Find the missing side lengths of isosceles triangles by using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
BBC
Bbc: Pythagoras' Theorem
You can pick up some valuable pointers on how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem here. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an on-line "Test Bite," and check your understanding.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Glasses
In this task, 8th graders are presented with a drawing of three glasses of different shapes and their measurements. They are asked to make several calculations that require the application of the Pythagorean Theorem and volume formulas....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Areas of Geometric Shapes With the Same Perimeter
Eighth graders are shown three polygons with equal sides and a circle. They are asked to find the area of each when the perimeter is one unit and to order them from smallest area to largest. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Srt Points From Directions
For this problem, students must carefully read the description of a triangle and a fourth point that lies outside it and draw a picture to represent the problem. They must then use the Pythagorean Theorem to find side lengths. Aligns...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Circle Sandwich
Eighth graders are presented with a drawing of a large square inscribed by a circle which is itself inscribed by a second square. They are asked to find the area of the circle outside the smaller square and compare it to the area of the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Area of a Trapezoid
Eighth graders are given various dimensions of a trapezoid and are asked to find its area. This requires them to use the Pythagorean Theorem and to decompose the trapezoid into other polygons. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.