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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task asks students to explain what the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse are, how the converse works, and why it is true. Aligns with 8.G.B.6.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Pythagorean Theorem Investigations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles. Aligns with G-SRT.B.4.
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OER Commons

Oer Commons: Mars: Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Trigonometric Ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to use the Pythagorean Theorem to establish a fundamental trigonometric identity for an acute angle. The reasoning behind this identity is then applied to calculate a cosine for a given obtuse angle. Aligns...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pythagorean Theorem in the Real World

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pythagorean Theorem: Prove It (Part 2)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, eighth grade students will use their new found knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem and relate it to the world around them. They will work in cooperative groups to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. Adobe PDF...
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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 learners discover the answers...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pythagorean Theorem: Prove It

For Teachers 9th - 10th
During this activity, eighth grade students will be introduced to the Pythagorean Theorem: a2+b2=c2. They will construct a right triangle on graph paper and draw squares on each side of the triangle. A quiz link requires Java, and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Pythagorean Theorem in Mathematical Context

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth graders are shown a drawing of a rectangle with a central triangle bordered by three right triangles. They are asked to prove whether or not the middle triangle is also a right triangle. Aligns with 8.G.B.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Ask the Pilot

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Explaining the Equation for a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Thinkport Education

Math by Design: Pythagorean Theorem [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Use right angle concepts to solve problems amid geometric relationships.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Growing in a Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Quilting With My Pal, Pythagoras!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit lesson plan, 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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Squares on a Coordinate Grid

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Triangle Perimeters

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Special Triangles 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Special Triangles 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g.b.7: Spiderbox

For Teachers 7th - 9th
The purpose of this task is for students to work on their visualization skills and to apply the Pythagorean Theorem. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g a Rectangle in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th Standards
In this task, 8th graders are shown a picture of a quadrilateral on a coordinate grid and are asked to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths and to explain why the quadrilateral is a rectangle. Aligns with 8.G.B.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Glasses

For Teachers 8th Standards
In this task, 8th graders are presented with a drawing of three glasses of different shapes and their measurements. They are asked to make several calculations that require the application of the Pythagorean Theorem and volume formulas....
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Srt Points From Directions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this problem, students must carefully read the description of a triangle and a fourth point that lies outside it and draw a picture to represent the problem. They must then use the Pythagorean Theorem to find side lengths. Aligns...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Area of a Trapezoid

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth graders are given various dimensions of a trapezoid and are asked to find its area. This requires them to use the Pythagorean Theorem and to decompose the trapezoid into other polygons. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.

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