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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem Using Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Middle and high schoolers construct a triangle using Cabri Jr. They construct squares on each of the legs and hypotenuse of the triangle. Pupils show that the area of the squares on the leg equal the area of the square on the hypotenuse.
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Squaring the Triangle

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Teach budding mathematicians how to square a triangle with an interactive that shows a graphical proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils alter the lengths of the legs using sliders. Using the inputted lengths, the applet displays the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Right Triangles

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners classify triangles and make connections regarding angle measurements and attributes of acute, right, and obtuse triangles. They listen to teacher define and explain triangles. Everyone imagines a place where a broken wing for a...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Why Does SSS Work?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
While it may seem incredibly obvious to the geometry student that congruent sides make congruent triangles, the proving of this by definition actually takes a bit of work. This exercise steps the class through this kind of proof by...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem Proof

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem. Then they type up a formal paragraph proof of a proof of their choice.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picking Pythagoras

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover that side measurement is used in determining angle classification of a triangle. By squaring sides, they predict whether triangles be right, obtuse, or acute. They prove the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to solve...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Shortest Distance

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, working on their GED, examine the steps used to resolve the unknown sides of a right triangle. They express the square root function as an exponential function and derive the distance formula using principles of geometry.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building Big and Strong

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concepts of architectural rigidity. They analyze a variety of polygons, and explain why some shapes add more strength to structures than others. The PBS video, "Building Big," is utilized in this plan.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Triangle Inequality Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explores triangle inequality theorem, triangle inequality theorem-proof, and triangle inequality theorem problems. Try the hands-on triangle inequality theorem calculator and interactive problems to have a better...
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Midsegment of a Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This mini-lesson explores the world of the midsegment of a triangle by finding the answers to questions like what is midsegment of a triangle, triangle midsegment theorem, and proof with the help of interactive questions.
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Circumscribing a Circle About a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. Prove a method for circumscribing a circle about a triangle (as shown). You'll also learn how to create an interactive diagram to illustrate your proof, using an applet...
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Inscribing a Circle in a Triangle Using the Geometry Applet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. Prove a method for inscribing a circle within a triangle (as shown). You'll also learn how to create an interactive diagram to illustrate your proof, using an applet that...
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tangent Circles and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. The two circles are tangent to one another at point A. Their diameters are parallel. Prove that points A, D and F are co-linear. You'll also learn how to create an...
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Circles, Tangent Lines and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. The semicircle has two tangent lines that meet at point T. You need to prove that a line drawn from A to T bisects CD. You'll also learn how to create an interactive...
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 1.7 the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore and discover the Pythagorean theorem.
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Activity
Other

Radford University: Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page states the Law of Sines and provides some interactive graphics that may help you understand the law more clearly.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Pythagorean Theorem and Pythagorean Triples

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse. Includes videos, exercises, links to interactive activities, etc.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Cpctc

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart looks into the concept of CPCTC with triangles, using proofs. This flipchart has interactive parts, video, and voting.