Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Triangle Perimeters
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g.b.7: Spiderbox
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Glasses
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....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Area of a Trapezoid
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: From a Distance, You Can See It!
In this activity, students find the distance between points using common fractions and decimals, with the concepts of midpoint and distance. They also learn to solve problems using the Pythagorean theorem.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Real Numbers
Students learn to identify real numbers as rational numbers and irrational numbers. They review rational numbers as repeating decimals, and irrational numbers as non-repeating decimals. They also review commutative, associative,...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Distance Formula
A concise presentation of a lesson showing how the Distance Formula is really just the Pythagorean Theorem, and how it can be used to find the distance between two sets of coordinates.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Srt Points From Directions
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 10.2 Equations of Circles
Derive the equation of a circle with the help of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Geometry
Practice using your graphing calculator for geometry problems, including the use of the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Two Triangles' Area
In this task, 8th graders are given the dimensions of two isosceles triangles and are asked to compare their areas. They must draw them and use the Pythagorean Theorem and the triangle area formula to solve the problem. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Science Today Scientists Go Below to Find
In this activity, using the USA TODAY Infograph "Scientists go below to find," students will graph a city's location by using latitude and longitude coordinates. Students will determine the distance to travel between cities using a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Formulas: Targeted Math Instruction
At the end of this lesson plan about formulas, students will be able to identify and apply the correct formula for a given situation, solve for any unknown component of the formulas for perimeter, circumference, and area of regular and...
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...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Right Triangle
This site from MathWorld.com offers extensive information on right triangles. The site contains information on numerous characteristics of right triangles, including constructing similar inscribed triangles, altitudes, Pythagorean...
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Demostraciones Del Teorema De Pitagoras
An interactive visual aid with a good explanation of the Pythagoras Theorem. In this unit five different demonstration will be given.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Teorema De Pitagoras
Interactive resources and activities that could be used in the classroom either as an introduction or review to a unit dealing with the Pythagoras Theorem. [Requires Java.]
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Teorema De Pitagoras
In Spanish. In this interactive activity you can learn and understand the concept of the Pythagoras theorem.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Shortest Line Segment From a Point P to a Line L
In this task, young scholars 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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Lengths of Sides in Isosceles Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn what an isosceles right triangle is, the relationships between the sides of an isosceles right triangle, and how to find the length of an unknown...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Slopes and Circles
The purpose of this task is to lead students through an algebraic approach to a well-known result from classical geometry, namely, that a point X is on the circle of diameter AB whenever angle AXB is a right angle. This consists of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G C, G Srt Neglecting the Curvature of the Earth
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...