Lesson Plan

The Pythagorean Theorem

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Students explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem.  For this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students discuss how the Pythagorean Theorem is used in their lives.  Students imagine building a lean-to that is 3 ft. high and 4 ft. wide; they must determine the length of branches they need for the roof.  Students practice finding missing lengths of triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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