Handout
University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia: Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A geometric model that proves the Pythagorean Theorem in a step-by-step diagram that students can advance at their own pace. Requires Java.
Activity
Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: The Law of Cosines (Cosine Rule)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Cut The Knot provides an overview of the law of cosines, complete with an explanation of the law and a proof of the law.
Graphic
Curated OER

Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, who lived from 569 BC to approximately 475 BC. His theory, known as the Pythagorean Theorem continues to be of interest to mathematicians and has more than 400 different proofs.