Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Using the Pythagorean Theorem on the Cartesian Graph

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this interactive, students use logic and mathematical skill to place animals at the correct points on a Cartesian graph representing the cardinal directions. Then, they use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the distances between...
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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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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This calculator solves the Pythagorean Theorem equation for sides a or b, or the hypotenuse c. The hypotenuse is the side of the triangle opposite the right angle.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras that looks at his life, accomplishments, and his influence on other mathematicians. Includes pictures and links to additional information.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Co Inscribing a Square in a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan, students learn how to inscribe a square in a circle. Aligns with G-CO.D.13
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Quadrants and Angles

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explains how to model angles in the x,y-plane, and demonstrates how to extend the concept of trig ratios to angles larger than 90 degrees.