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Pythagorean Theorem
Students discover the Pythagorean Theorem. In this discovering the Pythagorean Theorem lesson plan, students measure the lengths of various triangles to the nearest centimeter. Students record their measurements in a table. Students...
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Finding Patterns in Fractals
Students discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
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Plenty of Pythagoras
Using a twelve foot knotted rope, students form a 3-4-5 right triangle. Following a discussion of observations about the lengths of the sides of the triangle, students use grid paper, scissors and a centimeter ruler to draw and measure...