CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding unknown sides in a triangle using other sides and angles.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Pythagoras' Theorem
This resource investigates the Pythagorean Theorem. Includes animations, examples, proofs, and links to problems and activities.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Interactive: Pythagorean Explorer
Students find the length of a side of a right triangle by using the Pythagorean Theorem and then check their answers.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Pythagorean Explorer
Calculate the length of one side of an automatically generated right triangle by using the Pythagorean Theorem, and then check your answers.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g a Rectangle in the Coordinate Plane
In this task, 8th graders are shown a picture of a quadrilateral on a coordinate grid and are asked to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths and to explain why the quadrilateral is a rectangle. Aligns with 8.G.B.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g.7 Running on the Football Field
This task asks students to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the approximate number of yards two players ran during a football game and compare their distances. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Squaring the Triangle
Learn about how the Pythagorean Theorem works through investigating the standard geometric proof.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions: Component Addition
In this physics tutorial, students learn how to approach more complex vector addition situations by combining the concept of vector components and the principles of vector resolution with the use of the Pythagorean theorem.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Clock Tower
This project resulted from the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher (pre-engineering), Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem. This has just about everything you need to teach the concept including, video, practice, and Activote assessment. In addition, there are two other...
Other
The mathlab.com: Sophia's Tree of Mysteries
There are 10 questions hidden in the tree. Click around to find them. As you find each answer, use the decoder grid below to find its matching letter to determine the required password to enter the restricted area.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Pythagorean Triple
This site provides extensive information about Pythagorean triples. It begins by explaining its relation to the Pythagorean theorem, and then gives ways to generate Pythagorean triples using relatively prime numbers and Fibonacci numbers.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: More Difficult Pythagorean Theorem Examples: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide more advanced practice examples that apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for an unknown side of a right triangle. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "More Difficult Pythagorean Theorem Examples."
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Geometry: Pythagorean Theorem
Students learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. Notes, practice problems, and examples are included in the geometry resource.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Pythagoras and President Garfield
The activity teaches students about the Pythagorean theorem. The resources consists of a definition, examples, and a student activity that investigates and applies the Pythagorean theorem.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Distance
MathWorld.com gives a formula for finding distance using the Pythagorean theorem. The formula for finding the distance between two points in Euclidean space is given on this page. The page has links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the trigonometric ratios and their inverses to real-life situations.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Drexel Math Forum: Pythagorean Theorem
Dr. Math explains how to find distances indirectly by using the Pythagorean theorem.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Applying Pythagorean Triples to Solve Problems
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.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Hypotenuse Leg Theorem
Explore the world of the hypotenuse leg theorem in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition, examples, and practice questions with answers that help with understanding their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 4.8 Pythagorean Identities
This section explores the Pythagorean Identity and how it applies to right triangles set inside unit circles, in terms of sine, cosine, and tangent functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 6.6 Theorems Involving Similarity
Learn the many theorems about triangles that you can prove using similar triangles.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Squaring the Triangle
Students explore the relationship between the Pythagorean Theorem and right triangles. Teacher resources are included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides information, investigation, and practice working with the Pythagorean Theorem.