Pythagorean Theorem
Activity One: Who is Pythagoras?
Target Objective:
- In an online discussion forum, students will be able to determine importance of Pythagoras in mathematical history by stating at least one of Pythagoras' accomplishments, and why this/these accomplishment(s) are the best.
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Activity Two: Proof Behind the Pythagorean Theorem
Target Objective:
- In a discussion group, the student will be able to justify the Pythagorean Theorem by explaining why the squares of the legs are equal to the square of the hypotenuse.
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Activity Three: Finding the Unknown Side of a Right Triangle using Pythagorean Theorem
Target Objective:
- Given two sides of a right triangle, students will be able to determine the length of the unknown side of the right triangle by using Pythagorean Theorem and a calculator.
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Activity Four: Using Pythagorean Theorem to Solve Real World Problems
Target Objective:
- Given a scenario describing a right triangle, students will be able to draw a picture representing the passage, and solve for the missing distance by using Pythagorean Theorem and a calculator.
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Activity Five: Is it a triangle, a right triangle, or not a triangle?
Target Objective:
- Given three lengths, students will determine whether the lengths create a right triangle by applying the Pythagorean Theorem and using a calculator.
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Activity Six: Pythagorean Theorem Extra Practice
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