Calculate one hypotenuse then repeat. The resource provides a variety of ways for finding the length of the diagonal in a prism. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, pupils find a variety of distances in 3-D figures. The distances range from diagonals of prisms to altitudes of cones.

Concepts

prisms, rectangular prisms, pythagoras, pythagorean theorem, 3-d figures, 3-d, pythagorean triples

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Spend some time with the class to help them visualize the right triangles needed

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be comfortable using the Pythagorean Theorem with 2-D figures
• Uses British terms for 3-D Figures

Pros

• The worksheets are linked to the video
• Includes applications of distances found

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.G.B.7 MP1 MP5 MP6