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Pythagorean Theorem Proofs Instructional VideoPythagorean Theorem Proofs Instructional Video
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Brightstorm
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Grade
10th - 12th
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Math
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Instructional Videos
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7:37
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Pythagorean Theorem Proofs

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Your class knows the Pythagorean Theorem, but can they prove it? A series of three videos shows two proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to classify triangles. 

5 Views 5 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

pythagorean theorem, geometric proofs

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Post videos as a resource for absent pupils or those that need extra instruction
  • Pause the video at regular intervals to ask clarifying questions

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access to view the video
  • The first in a series of four trigonometry lessons

Pros

  • Reasonable length videos that pupils can manage easily
  • Clear instruction with a focused objective

Cons

  • Third video is not related to the proof of the Theorem, which doesn't follow the title of the lesson

Common Core

HSG-SRT.B.4 HSG-SRT.C.8

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