Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem
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 students discover the answers...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Squares on a Coordinate Grid
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.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Distance
MathWorld.com gives a formula for finding distance using the Pythagorean theorem. The formula for finding the distance between two points in Euclidean space is given on this page. The page has links to related topics.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Taco Cart: A Pythagorean Journey
This interactive exercise uses distance and speed of travel to solve a real-life problem focusing on the Pythagorean theorem and rate of change.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions: Component Addition
In this physics tutorial, students learn how to approach more complex vector addition situations by combining the concept of vector components and the principles of vector resolution with the use of the Pythagorean theorem.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Clock Tower
This project resulted from the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher (pre-engineering), Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Drexel Math Forum: Pythagorean Theorem
Dr. Math explains how to find distances indirectly by using the Pythagorean theorem.
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.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Pythagorean Triple
This site provides extensive information about Pythagorean triples. It begins by explaining its relation to the Pythagorean theorem, and then gives ways to generate Pythagorean triples using relatively prime numbers and Fibonacci numbers.
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...
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...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Solve Problems Using Radicals
Use the pythagorean theorem to solve problems with radicals.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Vector Length
Describes how to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length, or magnitude, of a vector.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Right Triangle Side Lengths
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if the given side lengths could form a right triangle, i.e., which set forms a Pythagorean triple. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Formula in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the distance between two points using the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Formula in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Distance Formula to find the distance between two points. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Shortest Line Segment From a Point P to a Line L
In 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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Growing in a Triangle
Middle school students explore the Pythagorean Theorem by measuring and calculating diagonal lengths using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students view an animated proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. They access an Internet site to view and...
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: Going Out of Business
In this activity, students use the Pythagorean theorem to compute the diagonals of rectangles.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Srt Points From Directions
For this problem, learners 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...
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.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...