Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Challenge

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem in word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Pythagoras' Theorem

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize and use the Pythagorean Theorem
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Other

The mathlab.com: Ultimate Pythagorean Theorem Test

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Open the nine clue boxes. Solve the problems inside. Each successful solution will supply you with a clue to use in the decoder grid to determine the password to claim the treasure.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Area of Squares to Visualize Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pythagorean Theorem: Prove It (Part 2)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, eighth grade middle schoolers will use their new found knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem and relate it to the world around them. They will work in cooperative groups to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem....
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Other

The mathlab.com: Sophia's Tree of Mysteries

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
There are 10 questions hidden in the tree. Click around to find them. As you find each answer, use the decoder grid below to find its matching letter to determine the required password to enter the restricted area.
Lesson Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
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 students discover the answers...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Taco Cart: A Pythagorean Journey

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This interactive exercise uses distance and speed of travel to solve a real-life problem focusing on the Pythagorean theorem and rate of change.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Right Triangle Side Lengths

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Growing in a Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle school students explore the Pythagorean Theorem by measuring and calculating diagonal lengths using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students view an animated proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. They access an Internet site to view and...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Going Out of Business

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this activity, students use the Pythagorean theorem to compute the diagonals of rectangles.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Vector Voyage!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will use vector analysis to understand the concept of dead reckoning. Students will use vectors to plot their course based on a time and speed. They will then correct the positions with vectors representing...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Basic Vector Math

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
Kids learn about basic vector math in the science of physics. How to add vectors using the head-to-tail method and the Pythagorean theorem. Example problems and the commutative and associative laws.