Discovering and Using the Pythagorean Theorem

Students will complete a hands-on activity to discover a geometric proof of the Pythagorean Theorem, and they will use and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve examples and real-world situations.
Resource ID#: 213028 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Scientific Calculator
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: square, square root, short leg, long leg, hypotenuse, Pythagorean Theorem, right triangle
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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