Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find a right triangle's missing side lengths.
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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.
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Ask Dr. Math site explains how to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. Dr. Math gives three variations for proving the theorem.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Understand how the Pythagorean Theorem can help us solve the lengths of a triangle. Learn how it works, terms, tricks, and examples on this site.
Handout
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.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2: The Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Test your knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem with these practice problems. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It" button and the correct answer for each problem appears beside it. Also,...
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Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Pythagorean Theorem (2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A short interactive activity to visualize the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Pythagorean Theorem Worksheets

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to the Pythagorean Theorem. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
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Other

The mathlab.com: Ultimate Pythagorean Theorem Test

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Open the nine clue boxes. Solve the problems inside. Each successful solution will supply you with a clue to use in the decoder grid to determine the password to claim the treasure.
Lesson Plan
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...
Lesson Plan
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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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
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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Purple Math

Purplemath: The Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defines the Pythagorean Theorem, and demonstrates how to use this Theorem in connection with right-angled triangles.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of using the pythagorean theorem.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Distance Formula and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use the distance formula and the pythagorean theorem to determine the quickest route to the treasure. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pythagorean Theorem: Prove It

For Teachers 9th - 10th
During this lesson, 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 another...
Activity
University of California

Berkeley University: Math Site: Polygon Dissection

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a link to a visual representation of the Pythagorean theorem.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Applying Pythagorean Triples to Solve Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Given verbal and pictorial representations of problem situations, the student will apply patterns from right triangles whose sides are Pythagorean Triples to solve the problems.
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Pythagoras Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn about the Pythagoras theorem, its derivations, and equations followed by solved real-world problems on the Pythagoras theorem triangle and squares.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Hypotenuse Leg Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the hypotenuse leg theorem in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition, examples, and practice questions with answers that help with understanding their properties.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Identities

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defining trigonometric identities that rely on the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Pythagorean Distance Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the distance formula, including how it relates to the Pythagorean Theorem. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Pythagorean Review

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Review and explore the Pythagorean Theorem.