Illustrative Mathematics
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Use the given tasks and detailed teacher's commentary to introduce your 8th graders to the Pythagorean theorem and its converse. Embedded links to information about Egyptian geometry make your presentation interesting. Consider...
5280 Math
Pythagorean Triples
From Pythagorean triples to the unit circle. Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to find Pythagorean triples and then relate their work to the unit circle in a fun algebra project. Their discovery that x^2+y^2 is always equal to one on...
101 Questions
Viewmongous TV
Just how big of a TV do you need?! The task at hand asks individuals to compare the area of 80-inch and 55-inch TVs. The length of the TV is given and learners must use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the width to calculate the areas.
Under the Dome
The Pythagoras Tree
View a tree designed by Pythagoras. Pupils watch a video as a tree is built by using squares representing the side lengths of a right triangle, with each side of the squares becoming the side of another triangle. Learners come up with...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Pythagorean Theorem and Pythagorean Triple
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will determine the number of pixels a phone has on the screen by using the pythagorean theorem and pythaogrean triple. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Pythagorean Theorem
Practice using your graphing calculator for real number problems, including the Pythagorean Theorem. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Swimming Pools
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use knowledge of pythagorean theorem and pythagorean triple to determine the size and compare the size of the new pool to the old pools. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me...
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State Univ.: Trilingual Packaging Dilemma
This site from the Pennsylvania State University provides a hands-on activity to bridge the gap between right triangles, 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 theorems, and trigonometry, and what every student wants to know, "When will I ever use this?"...