Pythagorean Theorem Teacher Resources

In this lesson, you will learn about the Pythagoras theorem, its derivations, and equations followed by solved real-world problems on the Pythagoras theorem triangle and squares.

Explore the world of the hypotenuse leg theorem in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition, examples, and practice questions with answers that help with understanding their properties.

A biography of Pythagoras, his school, his teachings, and the history of his approach to mathematics. Includes many formulas connected to Pythagoras.

This site provides a detailed overview of Heron's Formula. Content includes a definition, example, and formula.

The University of Saskatchewan's Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides high school students with online tutorials and exercises on what they deem some of the most important topics in geometry: Triangles, and Circles and Other...

This site examines the six trigonometric functions from a right triangle point of view. Provides information, examples, and lots of exercises for understanding.

This resource provides in depth information on the conic sections. Click on the underlined words for definitions and diagrams.

This lesson will demonstrate how to simplify radicals by using prime factorization. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Simplifying Radicals with Prime Factorization."

In this activity, students will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites use...

In addition to understanding the concept of similar right triangles and how they apply to trigonometric ratios, students explore a clinometer app, and discover how it can be used to test the mathematics underpinning trigonometry.

An extensive discussion of vector addition with links to interactives and exercises.

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 in honor of the never-ending value of pi (3.1415926) The renowned museum, Exploratorium, presents a history of Pi and offers links to Pi-related activities.

Math teacher provides a unit on quadratic equations in which she explains the concepts of solving and graphing quadratic equations through numerous examples and graphs. Hyperlinks are available to each step that ultimately leads to...

In this task students are asked to combine numerous skills to create a miniature golf hole. Students create a scale drawing of the hole, calculate the area of the hole and determine the percentage of total area used. In addition,...

Investigate the qualities of a triangle with these seventeen word problems. Many include ways to extend the lesson.

A complete CCSS Grade 8 Mathematics course that includes interactives in every lesson, plus videos, hands-on activities, and questions with immediate feedback. Every lesson also has specifically chosen 'Related Modalities' that teach the...

Explore everything about triangles. Learn about the different types, important properties, and how to find its area and perimeter. Check out the solved examples and interactive questions for better understanding.

This site from MathWorld.com offers extensive information on right triangles. The site contains information on numerous characteristics of right triangles, including constructing similar inscribed triangles, altitudes, Pythagorean...

Jerry and Ashley are trying to find out if it is possible to see the lowest point in the USA from the highest point in the USA. It turns out that the highest point in the United States, the peak of Mount Whitney, is only 85 miles from...

For this task, learners are given four sets of coordinate pairs and are asked to determine if they represent a rectangle. Aligns with 8.G.A, 8.G.B, G-CO.B, G-GPE.B, and G-SRT.B.5.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Pythagorean triples described using a number of triangles. Pythagorean Theorem reinforced using squares and triangles. Assessment built in.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this flipchart to help your high school students understand right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.

The formulas for 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 triangles and the use of the Pythagorean theorem to prove the formulas.

Kids learn about basic vector math in the science of physics. How to add vectors using the head-to-tail method and the Pythagorean theorem. Example problems and the commutative and associative laws.