Find Pythagorean Triples like the ancient Babylonians. The resource presents the concept of Pythagorean Triples. It provides the system of equations the Babylonians used to calculate Pythagorean Triples more than 4,000 years ago. Pupils...

What sets of whole numbers make up the measures of side lengths in right triangles? Pupils use an interactive triangle to learn about Pythagorean triples. Individuals find missing values in triples and learn more about Pythagorean...

Compare iPad and HDTV aspect ratios. Individuals use the interactive to determine whether the measurements of screens represent a Pythagorean triple. The pupils determine what changes are needed to make a Pythagorean triple.

The Pythagorean Theorem makes an appearance yet again in this lesson plan on polynomial identities. Learners prove a method for finding Pythagorean triples by applying the difference of squares identity. 

Don't keep this resource a secret. Individuals learn to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find Pythagorean triples. They also see how Pythagorean triples can be useful in the field of cryptography to encrypt secret messages.

Ancient Egyptians sure knew their trigonometry! Pupils learn how the pyramid architects applied right triangle trigonometry. When comparing the Pythagorean theorem to the trigonometric ratios, they learn an important connection that...

Make sure the measurement is right. The interactive provides right triangles with a missing side measurement. Pupils use the given sides and the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of the missing side. After entering the length,...

Is it a right triangle or not? Introduce scholars to the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem with a lesson plan that also provides a proof by contradiction of the converse. Pupils use the converse to determine whether triangles with...

You've heard that it is true, but can you prove it? Scholars learn the Pythagorean Theorem through proof. After an overview of proofs of the theorem, learners apply it to prove triangles are right and to problem solve. This is the second...

Make sure it is all right in class. Pupils review the Pythagorean Theorem and find sides of right triangles, either by simplifying radicals or using calculators to find approximate lengths. Learners find out how to use the converse to...

Who knew math could help with sports? An invigorating set of lessons encourages learners to apply right triangles in baseball, volleyball, hockey, football, and soccer. They use the Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagorean triples, special right...

Determine whether it is right or not. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, the video shows how to determine whether a triangle is a right triangle. Pupils practice the skill in a few of the problems in the associated worksheets on the...

You've just hit the jackpot of integrating math problems and riddles with this jumbo-sized resource! Written as a newsletter, scroll through 35 pages of puzzles and quality problems to engage and encourage your learners to inquire...

View a tree designed by Pythagoras. Pupils watch a video as a tree is built by using squares representing the side lengths of a right triangle, with each side of the squares becoming the side of another triangle. Learners come up with...

Scholars apply knowledge learned over their high school math courses in order to determine their college readiness. The 20-page resource emphasizes applied problem solving.

This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...

Given verbal and pictorial representations of problem situations, the student will apply patterns from right triangles whose sides are Pythagorean Triples to solve the problems.

Given problem situations involving similar figures, the student will apply and justify triangle similarity relationships such as Pythagorean triples.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of pythagorean triples by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about...

This task has two separate goals: the first is to solve a pair of equations, one quadratic and the other linear. The second goal is to observe that a point that lies on a circle gives rise to a Pythagorean triple. Aligns with A-REI.C.7.

This section explores right triangles with three lengths that are considered Pythagorean Triples, and also investigates how some right triangles can have lengths that are not Pythagorean Triples.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse. Includes videos, exercises, links to interactive activities, etc.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will determine the number of pixels a phone has on the screen by using the pythagorean theorem and pythaogrean triple. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a...

In this task, students investigate polynomial identities in order to generate Pythagorean triples. Aligns with A-APR.C.4.