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Learning Unit: The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers research the life of Pythagoras and the Pythagorean theorem. They write a short biography of Pythagoras and learn to apply the theorem in their study of right triangles.
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Squares and Square Roots

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners find patterns relating the lengths of the sides of squares to their areas. In this squares and square roots lesson, students draw squares and find their areas. They estimate the sides of square when given the area. Learners use...
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars 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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Getting It Right!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars construct right triangles, measuring the sides and recording the measurements in spreadsheets. They analyze their measurements for patterns and research the Internet for information on Pythagoras.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify a right angle and right triangle. They perform WebQuests searching for similar figures and solve for the length of one of the sides given the other two.
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Linking Kwanzaa to Technology and History

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use the Internet to research the holiday of Kwanzaa. Using the information, they create a brochure to promote the holiday to others. They email the information to a friend to end the lesson.
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Mathematicians of the Month

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders become familiar with the history and times which influenced a featured mathematician each month. Through Internet research, they gather information about a different mathematician each month. Students solve mathematical...

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