Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners investigate the properties and idea of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different parts of a right triangle and relate it to the Pythagorean Theorem. They do a robotic experiment to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Central Valley Math Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the Pythagorean Theorem. They describe what it means to square a number. Pupilsuse the Pythagorean Theorem to prove the sides of given triangles, and use geometric pieces of paper to create a right triangle and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

You Can't Go Wrong with a Right Triangle 1

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Fourth and fifth graders study the Pythagorean Theorem and apply it to find the missing side of a right triangle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flying with Pythagoras

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his students precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students review the Pythagorean Theorem and apply it to word problems involving special right triangles.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry instructional activity, students complete problems with different percents of accuracy as they use the Pythagorean Theorem. Students answer verbally to verify they...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

What Is a Trigonometric Identity?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Protect yourself from identity theft! Establishing a strong understanding of the Pythagorean identity allows learners to prove that sine^2x + cos^2x = 1. They then use the identity to find sine or cosine ratios given the other.
Unit Plan
Radford University

Natural Disaster Recovery and Quadrilaterals: Fencing and Roofing Materials

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Storm into a better understanding of geometry. Using a tornado as a backdrop, scholars practice their skills finding perimeters and areas of rectangles. Learners apply their knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing sides of...
Unit Plan
Radford University

How to Build a Happy Home

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Build a complete house in just a few days. Learners create floor, roof, deck, and landscape plans for a two-story house. Scholars then use their knowledge of area formulas, trigonometric ratios, and the Pythagorean Theorem to determine...
Performance
Radford University

Rom/Com Final Scene

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
You haven't seen this scene before, have you? Young mathematicians first review the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry by completing a worksheet. They then consider several problems involving two people running toward each other in a...
Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 7

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In need of an all-inclusive seventh grade math resource? Packed full of the topics necessary for Pre-Algebra the packet includes practice problems with different difficulty levels. It works great for any supplemental use needed...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculating Arc Lengths of Simple Functions-I

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this calculating arc lengths activity, students are given 4 simple functions and they use the Pythagorean Theorem and the basic techniques of calculus to find the arc-length formula in order to find the arc-length.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Modeling a Planetary Nebula

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
For this modeling a planetary nebula worksheet, students use a diagram to calculate the intensity at different radii from the center of the nebula. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the distance between two points on the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Squares and Square Roots

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find patterns relating the lengths of the sides of squares to their areas. In this squares and square roots lesson, students draw squares and find their areas. They estimate the sides of square when given the area. Students use...
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

NUMB3RS Activity: Narrowing the Search

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars explore the length of an n-dimensional vector.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson, students investigate an expansion of the Pythagorean Theorem to n-dimensional space. 
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Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers All
Students explore how the Pythagorean Theorem works and how to apply it.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this seventh through twelfth grade geometery lesson, students explore the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse and use it to find the length of the missing side of a right...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students explore examples and explanations about the Pythagorean Theorem. Afterward, they apply the Pythagorean Theorem to models and real world story problems. This ten-page worksheet contains...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Right Triangles and The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars play a game to reinforce concepts of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing angle and lengths of a right triangle. They use properties of trigonometry about sine, cosine and tangent to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Formulas

For Students 9th
In this expressions and formulas learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different types of problems related to various expressions and formulas. First, they define order of operations and explain why it is used. Then,...
Unit Plan
Radford University

Right Triangle Applications: Lessons 1 and 2

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use right triangles for more than just mathematical problems. The first two lessons of a unit ask pupils determine distances between cities by using the Pythagorean Theorem and a map. To cement understanding, learners use trigonometric...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Searching a Region in the Plane

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Programming a robot is a mathematical task! The activity asks learners to examine the process of programming a robot to vacuum a room. They use a coordinate plane to model the room, write equations to represent movement, determine the...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Between the Lines

For Students K - 12th Standards
Explore linear and square dimensions by comparing areas of similar figures. A creative set of five activities designed for elementary through high school classes asks young scholars to compare areas of specific polygons. The first two...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem Triples

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students use the Internet to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. Students construct proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem.