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Texas A&M University

Texas a & M University: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Pythagoras, his school, his teachings, and the history of his approach to mathematics. Includes many formulas connected to Pythagoras.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Unit Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about the unit circle. Topics include degrees, radians, and Pythagoras' Theorem. The tutorial consists of notes and examples.
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Other

Math Pages: Heron's Formula for Tetrahedra

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how Heron's formula is very similar to Pythagoras' Theorem.
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Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Nine Math (Measurement)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Display your knowledge of Pythagoras theorem, pi, measurement, and algebra using this interactive worksheet. Answers can be accessed immediately and help links are provided for learners who may have difficulty grasping these concepts....
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Analogues and Generalization of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the theorems and other findings which are directly related to the fundamental Pythagorean theorem. Be sure to click on the link to information on Pythagorean theorem to find several proofs of the theorem.
Interactive
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is the Pythagorean Theorem?

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Explains the Pythagorean Theorem formula, the Pythagorean Triples, and why the theorem is important.
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University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia: Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A geometric model that proves the Pythagorean Theorem in a step-by-step diagram that students can advance at their own pace. Requires Java.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Quilting With My Pal, Pythagoras!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit lesson, students will learn about the Pythagorean Theorem and how it is evident in our everyday world. Students will apply the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem to the squares of a quilt. Each quilt square will be designed...
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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 middle schoolers discover the...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: To Pythagoras and Beyond

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students discover the Pythagorean relationships of different triangle types. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to take three given side lengths and compute...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem. This has just about everything you need to teach the concept including, video, practice, and Activote assessment. In addition, there are two other...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Pythagorean Theorem Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a Pythagorean Quiz. This quiz goes with Pythagorean Theorem Lesson. There is also a flowchart that goes with this lesson.
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Curated OER

Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Teorema De Pitagoras

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this unit you can gain some knowledge about the Pythagorean Theorem. You can learn about the famous mathematician, familiarize with the theorem and then use your knowledge to find the area of plane figures.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Length of a Line Segment (Distance)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use the coordinate plane and Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of a line segment. Click on the "Topic Index" to find a related practice exercise and teacher resource.
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Other

Edumat: Geometria Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
In this section different interactive activities are presented which can be used as supplementary material to traditional classroom and allow for interactive study of mathematics.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Trigonometric Identities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good introduction to trigonometric identities, equations that are always true for a right triangle and require knowledge of the functions sine, cosine, and tangent.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Example of Convergent Infinite Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the sum of a simple convergent series using a geometric illustration.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: The Law of Cosines (Cosine Rule)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Cut The Knot provides an overview of the law of cosines, complete with an explanation of the law and a proof of the law.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...

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