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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Pythagorean Theorem learning exercise, students find the length of sides of a set of 8 triangles. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students find length of sides for 8 triangles.  A website reference is included for additional resources.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students find lengths of sides of 8 triangles. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Instructional Video6:29
Corbett Maths

Pythagoras Rectangles and Isosceles Triangles

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
When does the Pythagorean Theorem come in handy? An intriguing video uses the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems other than simply finding the length of a side of a right triangle. Pupils find the diagonal of a rectangle and the...
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Activity
Teach Engineering

Stay in Shape

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Using their knowledge of right triangles, pupils find out how far a ship is from a light house. Class members determine how far around the world a ship would be sailing at a constant speed.
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Assessment
Balanced Assessment

Walkway

For Students 6th - 8th
Evaluate different aspects of geometry with one task. An assessment activity prompts learners to determine the area of a pathway in the shape of a parallelogram. The Pythagorean Theorem and area formulas for various polygons provide the...
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Activity
101 Questions

Viewmongous TV

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Just how big of a TV do you need?! The task at hand asks individuals to compare the area of 80-inch and 55-inch TVs. The length of the TV is given and learners must use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the width to calculate the areas.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Roots Using a Carpenter's Square

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the square root of a given number using carpenter's square measurements. In this math lesson plan, students relate this method on the Pythagorean theorem. They answer practice problems after the exploration activity,
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PPT
Curated OER

Mathematics - Squares, Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Looking for a quick introduction or review for area formulas?  Terminology and formulas for the area of squares, rectangles and triangles is presented. Connections with exponents and the Pythagorean Theorem are demonstrated.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Area of a Trapezoid

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a straightforward example of how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find an unknown side-length of a trapezoid. Commentary gives additional information on proving that the inside of the trapezoid is a rectangle, but is...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate the Pythagorean theorem to the real world. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders identify important properties of the Pythagorean theorem and use it to solve word problems. They create a step by step plan to help...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picking Pythagoras

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners discover that side measurement is used in determining angle classification of a triangle. By squaring sides, they predict whether triangles be right, obtuse, or acute. They prove the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to solve...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Proof of the Century!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students do Web research in the field of mathematics. They explore mathematical proofs and apply them to the Pythagorean theorem. They also explore the general ideas of Fermat's Last Theorem
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flying with Pythagoras

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his young scholars precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study of the Pythagorean Theorem to classify the hypotenuse of a triangle. The teacher uses examples from the lesson to aid students in comprehension of solving problems that involve problem solving. They create a...
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Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Pythagorean Theorem; Math Mammoth.com

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students check to see if two triangles are right triangles by using the Pythagorean theorem. When given two sides of a right triangle, students find the third side. They use the Pythagorean theorem to find the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vector Voyage!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use vector analysis to examine the concept of dead reckoning. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, complete a Vector Voyage Worksheet with the teacher, answer discussion questions, and use the Pythagorean Theorem for speed...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Right Triangles & Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students find the missing angles for the right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. Then they label the adjacent and opposite angles.
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Assessment
Balanced Assessment

Refiguring Pythagoras

For Students 6th - 8th
Why was Pythagoras so obsessed with squares? The assessment task posits the question of whether the geometric interpretation of the Pythagorean Theorem holds for figures other than squares. Scholars first consider the case of semicircles...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students discuss how the Pythagorean Theorem is used in their lives.  Students imagine building a lean-to that is 3 ft. high and 4 ft. wide;...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems. They draw diagrams based on written descriptions to calculate the examples.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students find the missing side of a right triangle.  Learners find the hypotenuse given two legs of a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research Pythagoras and learn how to apply his theorem. They solve real life problems using the theorem and demonstrate knowledge of exponents, equations, and radicals. Students include diagrams in their research papers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagoreum Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice assessing how to apply the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles. They recount the contributions of Pythagoras and apply the theories of the Pythagorean theorem in a group project to calculate the...

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