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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 1.7 the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore and discover the Pythagorean theorem.
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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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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 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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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Squaring the Triangle

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students explore the relationship between the Pythagorean Theorem and right triangles. Teacher resources are included.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Triangle Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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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: 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 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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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Shortest Line Segment From a Point P to a Line L

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students develop an understanding that the shortest path from a point to a line always meets the line at a right angle. Aligns with G-SRT.C.8.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Distance Formula

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Review how to derive a general formula for the distance between two points.
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Other

Platonic Realms: Conics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides in depth information on the conic sections. Click on the underlined words for definitions and diagrams.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G C, G Srt Neglecting the Curvature of the Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Jerry and Ashley are trying to find out if it is possible to see the lowest point in the USA from the highest point in the USA. It turns out that the highest point in the United States, the peak of Mount Whitney, is only 85 miles from...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Gpe, G Srt, G Co Is This a Rectangle?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students are given four sets of coordinate pairs and are asked to determine if they represent a rectangle. Aligns with 8.G.A, 8.G.B, G-CO.B, G-GPE.B, and G-SRT.B.5.