Origami Boats - Pythagorean Theorem in the Real-World Part 2

Students will create origami boats and use them to make a net drawing. The drawing will be labeled with measurements, based on the number of squares on the graph for units, such that the students will use the Pythagorean Theorem to find several of the lengths. This is part 2 of a lesson plan for the Pythagorean Theorem. The resource, Applying the Pythagorean Theorem Part 1, with ID #48973, lays the groundwork for this exercise.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: Pythagorean Theorem, origami, boat, graph, theorem, Pythagoras, Paperfolding, right triangle, squared, hypotenuse, Pythagoras, missing length, missing side, apply Pythagorean Theorem, unknown side lengths, leg
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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