Power of a Right Triangle: Day 1 Proving Pythagoras

In this first of three lessons on the Pythagorean Theorem students work to prove the Pythagorean theorem and verify that the theorem works.

Resource ID#: 213026 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 59 Minute(s)

Keywords: Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagoras, area, side, triangle, square, hypotenuse, right triangle, proof, leg

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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