Pythagorean Theorem
Explore the Pythagorean Theorem using a dynamic right triangle. Examine a visual, geometric application of the Pythagorean Theorem, using the areas of squares on the sides of the triangle.
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Explore the Pythagorean Theorem using a dynamic right triangle. Examine a visual, geometric application of the Pythagorean Theorem, using the areas of squares on the sides of the triangle.
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Pythagorean Theorem Activity B
This is the original Exploration Guide, font size 14, and extra space.
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Geometry, Math 8
Pythagorean Theorem and Converse
This document has taken the Exploration Guide and added work room, answer blanks and some additional ques... (more)tions.
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Geometry, Math 8
Converse Only
I edit the first part and had my students only play around with and explore the converse of the theorem.
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Geometry, Math 8
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I used this instead of CMP's Looking for Pythagoras 3.2. Much more indepth and no paper cutting
Recommended for: Math 8Gizmo User from Vermont
This works great with the CMP investigation. The students get the hands on that they love.
Recommended for: Math 8Gizmo User from Arkansas
This is a great visual for why the legs squared = hypotenuse squared.
Recommended for: Math 8Gizmo User from Arkansas
Shows the reason behind the pythagorean theorem and where the squares come from.
Recommended for: Math 8Gizmo User from Ontario
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