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The Pythagorean Puzzle

For Teachers K - 12th
An engaging hands-on activity is presented. Learners of all ages are addressed in thie unique plan. K-5 learners identify, name, and define a rectangle, square, triangle, and the concept of area. Older learners prove the Pythagorean...
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EngageNY

Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th Standards
What does similarity have to do with the Pythagorean Theorem? The activity steps through the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem by using similar triangles. Next, the teacher leads a discussion of the proof and follows it by an animated...
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Virginia Department of Education

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate the meaning of the Pythagorean Theorem through modeling. After comparing the area of the square of each side, individuals cut triangles and squares to facilitate the comparison.
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Class members explore the estimation of irrational numbers in association with the Pythagorean Theorem. The first instructional activity of this module challenges pupils to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find unknown side lengths. When...
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EngageNY

Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Begin seeing the world through the lens of geometry! Use the 19th installment in a 25-part module to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems. Individuals sketch situations resulting in right triangles such as the...
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Getting It Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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The Pythagorean Theorem and Classifying Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through the examination of the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a triangles students will learn the classification of triangles (acute, right, or obtuse).
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Discover the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the Pythagoras theorem. In this geometry lesson, students make right triangles and identify the parts of the triangle. Middle schoolers complete measurements of the sides of the triangle.
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A Rectangle in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A quadrilateral is drawn on the coordinate plane, and eighth grade geometers find the length of each side and the diagonals by applying the Pythagorean theorem. 
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Hey, Pythagoras! Help Me Understand Your Theorem!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the Pythagorean Theorem. In this math lesson, pupils solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. They select the appropriate numbers to substitute in the formula to solve problems.
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Two Triangles' Area

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Need an activity for teaching the Pythagorean Theorem? Geometry juniors apply the Pythagorean theorem to two triangles to determine a final calculation. 
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Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discover the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this discovering the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students measure the lengths of various triangles to the nearest centimeter. Learners record their measurements in a table.  Students square...
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Going out of Business: Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students find the length of diagonals.  In this Pythagorean theorem instructional activity, students use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of diagonals. 
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders apply the Pythagorean Theorem as they determine the length of the missing leg or hypotenuse in right triangles.  The one page worksheet contains twelve questions.  Answers are included. 
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Pythagorean Theorem: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2010

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve Pythagorean theorem problems.  in this Pythagorean theorem lesson, students read real world problems, draw diagrams, and then solve with the Pythagorean theorem.  They define hypotenuse and leg.  students identify square...
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Integration: Geometry - The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students are given that c is the hypotenuse of a right triangle. Students must find 12 sets of missing measures. Students also use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine whether a given set of measures would form a...
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Pythagorean Theorem Spreadsheet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Studetns use a spreadsheet to organize data on the sides of a triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem and the If then spreadsheet function to decide whether the three sides determine a right triangle. Young scholars work individual...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Need a few extra examples on using the Pythagorean Theorem? Here is a activity that uses pictures of New York City’s buildings as a model, and young architects find the height of the building. Consider adding more examples to further...
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Systems of Equations Leading to Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 8th Standards
Find Pythagorean Triples like the ancient Babylonians. The resource presents the concept of Pythagorean Triples. It provides the system of equations the Babylonians used to calculate Pythagorean Triples more than 4,000 years ago. Pupils...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009 - Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders find the perimeter and area of triangles.  In this finding the perimeter and area of triangles instructional activity, 7th graders find the perimeter and area of triangles given two sides.  Students find the missing side...
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Proving (a Theorem) and Disproving (a Theory)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
As a cross-curricular lesson plan, your class examines the issues of gender discrimination, careers, and gender roles. They read and discuss an article, prepare a proof of the Pythagorean theorem as a class, and develop a creative...
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EngageNY

The Power of Algebra—Finding Pythagorean Triples

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The Pythagorean Theorem makes an appearance yet again in this lesson on polynomial identities. Learners prove a method for finding Pythagorean triples by applying the difference of squares identity. 
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The Distance and Midpoint Formula

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this college level mathematics worksheet, students solve use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side of a right triangle and explore the connection between the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula.   Students also...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Running on the Football Field

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Make your class into Pythagorean theorem fanatics in no time. What a great resource to get your sports enthusiasts into the math game! Read the commentary so you can you can strategize how to apply the three math practices.

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