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Getting It Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem
Learners 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...
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Geometry Chapter 7 Practice Test
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders review problems that review a variety to topics relating to right triangles, including, but not limited to the Pythagorean Theorem, simplifying radicals, special right triangles, and right...
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A Fibonacci Primer
Upper graders explore the Fibonacci sequence. They examine the characteristics of the Fibonacci sequence, list the properties of the sequence and determine how it connects to Pythagorean Triples. Related thinking questions are included.
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Pythagorean Triples
Teach how to solve problems with right triangles. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to identify missing sides and angles. Then, they will define and use the Pythagorean Triples to solve problems.
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The Proof of the Century!
Students do Web research in the field of mathematics. They explore mathematical proofs and apply them to the Pythagorean theorem. They also explore the general ideas of Fermat's Last Theorem
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Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet
In this online math worksheet, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if given triangles are "right" triangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Investigating Pythagorean Triples
Students investigate and solve Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They graph right triangles and move the sides around to create different angles.
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Investigating the Pythagorean Triples
Students investigate the Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students solve for different parts of a right triangle. They identify the missing side or angle using the pythagorean theorem.
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Primes and Triples
In this primes worksheet, learners list three triples that are generated by formulas. They explain how to generate these formulas and discuss the Pythagorean Triples. This one-page worksheet contains one multi-step problem.