OER Commons
Oer Commons: Mars: Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
This lesson is intended to help you assess how well students are able to produce and evaluate geometrical proofs. PowerPoint slides are included with the lesson.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Pythagorean Theorem Investigations
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the Pythagorean theorem and will recognize the variety of ways in which theorems can be proved algebraically, geometrically and visually.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Pythagorean Theorem in the Real World
The introduction of this lesson plan has students verifying the famous Pythagorean Theorem with a hands-on proof. Students will then apply the Theorem in one of two ways: by solving for the side lengths of a right triangle and by...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Growing in a Triangle
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...