Going the Distance

This lesson uses the Pythagorean Theorem to derive several iterations of the Distance Formula. The Distance Formula is then used to calculate the distance between two points on both directional maps and the Cartesian coordinate plane. Vocabulary relating to vectors is also introduced.

Resource ID#: 47068 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 40 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagorean Triples, Simplifying Radicals, Norm, Distance

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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