This resource investigates the Pythagorean Theorem. Includes animations, examples, proofs, and links to problems and activities.

At the end of this lesson plan about formulas, students will be able to identify and apply the correct formula for a given situation, solve for any unknown component of the formulas for perimeter, circumference, and area of regular and...

Students learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. Notes, practice problems, and examples are included in the geometry resource.

This site provides extensive information about Pythagorean triples. It begins by explaining its relation to the Pythagorean theorem, and then gives ways to generate Pythagorean triples using relatively prime numbers and Fibonacci numbers.

Part one of three; The March 2006 8th grade Math test from the State of New York. The test is 27 multiple choice questions dealing with topics such as algebra (translating into algebraic terms, simplifying expressions, evaluating...

Part two of three; The March 2010 8th grade Math test from the State of New York. The test is six open-response questions covering topics such as geometry (intersecting / parallel lines, Pythagorean Theorem), measurement (maps), and...

In the July 2013 issue of United Airlines' Hemisphere Magazine, a pilot responded to a question about how far in the distance he could see at different altitudes. The solution involved right triangles, lines of tangency to a circle, and...

This problem examines equations defining different circles in the x-y plane. Students must use the Pythagorean Theorem to find equations whose solutions are points on the circle and explain why they work. Includes a GeoGebra worksheet...

Use right angle concepts to solve problems amid geometric relationships.

Dr. Math explains how to find distances indirectly by using the Pythagorean theorem.

Biography of Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, who lived from 569 BC to approximately 475 BC. His theory, known as the Pythagorean Theorem continues to be of interest to mathematicians and has more than 400 different proofs.

This site from MathWorld.com offers extensive information on right triangles. The site contains information on numerous characteristics of right triangles, including constructing similar inscribed triangles, altitudes, Pythagorean...

Here are five triangle problems to solve using the Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, Pythagorean Theorem, and trigonometry. All problems have detailed written solutions included.

A biography of Pythagoras, his school, his teachings, and the history of his approach to mathematics. Includes many formulas connected to Pythagoras.

A complete CCSS Grade 8 Mathematics course that includes interactives in every lesson, plus videos, hands-on activities, and questions with immediate feedback. Every lesson also has specifically chosen 'Related Modalities' that teach the...

Here is a math problem using a football field as its basis. The solution to the problem involves the Pythagorean theorem.

On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...

Describes how to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length, or magnitude, of a vector.

A concise presentation of a lesson showing how the Distance Formula is really just the Pythagorean Theorem, and how it can be used to find the distance between two sets of coordinates.

Guide a mummy safely through the burial chambers of a pyramid as you solve length and area problems in basic to advanced geometry. There are four game zones that deal with circles and triangles, quadrilaterals, the Pythagorean Theorem,...

The purpose of this task is to use the Pythagorean Theorem and knowledge about quadrilaterals in order to construct squares of different sizes on a coordinate grid. Aligns with G-GPE.B.7.

Students are shown two triangles touching points on a coordinate grid and are asked to answer questions about their perimeters. The purpose of this task is to apply the Pythagorean theorem to calculate distances and areas. Aligns with...

Using known facts about the unit circle and isosceles triangles together with the Pythagorean Theorem, learners can derive the sine and cosine of special angles. Aligns with HSF-TF.A.3.

Using known facts about the unit circle and isosceles triangles together with the Pythagorean Theorem, students can derive the sine and cosine of special angles. Aligns with HSF-TF.A.3.