Lesson Plan

Getting It Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem

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Learners construct a variety of right triangles using a right-angled set square, cutting corners from pieces of paper or cardboard, and using dynamic geometry software. They measure the sides of these various right triangles and record measurements in a spreadsheet. Middle schoolers use the spreadsheet to look for possible patterns in the measurements. They also use the spreadsheet to square the values of each measurement and to look for possible relations among squared values.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software