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It's a Pythagorean who-dun-it. Pupils apply the Pythagorean Theorem in several different real-world scenarios involving right triangles. By solving each task, they find the thief who was responsible for a museum heist.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class research other mathematical connections to crime scene investigation
- See if a forensic investigator would be willing to give a presentation
Classroom Considerations
- Students should have experience with right triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
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