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Pythagorean Theorem to Determine Distance: Distance Between Friends InteractivePythagorean Theorem to Determine Distance: Distance Between Friends Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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2016
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Pythagorean Theorem to Determine Distance: Distance Between Friends

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This Pythagorean Theorem to Determine Distance: Distance Between Friends interactive also includes:
  • Determine the Distance Between Two Points
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Pupils use an interactive to help visualize the right triangles needed to calculate distances between friends' houses. Individuals solve five problems on how to determine distances and comparing the distances.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

pythagorean theorem, distance

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Include a short discussion on changing dimensions of a triangle
  • Use the interactive as a class assignment after a presentation on the Pythagorean Theorem

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should understand the Pythagorean Theorem
  • Must register for a free account to access

Pros

  • Contains hints for the more abstract problems
  • Includes an open-ended question to check for conceptual understanding

Cons

  • The included video and reference does not exactly match the task

Common Core

HSG-SRT.C.8

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