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Purple Math

Purplemath: Quadrants and Angles

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explains how to model angles in the x,y-plane, and demonstrates how to extend the concept of trig ratios to angles larger than 90 degrees.
Interactive
Curated OER

Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 1

For Students 9th - 10th
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide information for angle D and its opposite side d.
Interactive
Curated OER

Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide angle D and its adjacent side e.
Interactive
Curated OER

Zona Land: Right Triangle Solver 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A java applet that will solve a right triangle when you provide side lengths for d (long side) and e (short side).
Activity
Math.com

Math.com: Pythagorean Theorem and Right Triangle Facts

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The lesson investigates right triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem. Definitions, examples, and a worksheet are available.
Activity
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Distance Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center at Syracuse University provides a brief description of the distance formula, including two worked examples. One example, shows how the distance formula connects to the Pythagorean Theorem.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a leg
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem in 3 D

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
In this exercise, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem to find the side lengths of triangles within a 3-D solid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find perimeter and area. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

For Students 7th - 8th
Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Area and Perimeter

For Students 7th - 8th
Find the area and perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals by first using the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths and distances. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find a right triangle's missing side lengths.
Unit Plan
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Right Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
Lesson Plan
Harvard University

University of Harvard: This Is a Stickup!

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students are taught how to make a sundial. The relationship between angles and the sides of a right triangle are explored. Great lesson plan ideas with plenty of background information. The lesson plan is adapted for grade levels k-6...
Unit Plan
Purple Math

Purplemath: Basic Triangle Values

For Students 9th - 10th
This Purplemath lesson explains a simple pictorial way to remember basic reference angle values.
Handout
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Graphing With Coordinates in the Plane

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University provides a good five-part basic graphing instructor. Covers all the basics clearly. It is divided into links for easier navigation.
Lesson Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Who was Pythagoras and what is his theorem? Explore this concept and its relationship to the measurement of a right triangle in this test prep lesson plan. The lesson includes an interactive worksheet where students discover the answers...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Basic Trigonometric Ratios: Examples

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to use trig ratios to do simple solving of triangles.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Triangle Math

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Challenges students figure out ten unknown values for right triangles without getting any problems wrong.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Area of Squares to Visualize Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to solve these problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Isosceles Triangle Side Lengths

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Find the missing side lengths of isosceles triangles by using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.

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