Introduction
Today, we are going to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem!
Task
You will use the links I have provided to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem, answer questions, solve problems, and create a project.
Process
1.) History of the Pythagorean Theorem
a.) Watch this video.
b.) Use the video to answer the following questions on your own paper:
i.) Who created the Pythagorean Theorem?
ii.) What is the study of shapes called?
iii.) What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?
iv.) Where was the world's first geometry textbook published?
2.) Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem
a.) Watch this video.
b.) Take this quiz.
i.) Write your score down on your paper.
3.) Pythagorean Theorem Project
a.) Click here and follow the instructions to create a Pythagorean spiral.
Evaluation
| History of the Pythagorean Theorem | Intro to the Pythagorean Theorem | Pythagorean Theorem Project | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | The student correctly answered all questions. | The student scored 10/12 or higher. | The student's project was correct and high quality. |
| 2 | The student correctly answered most of the questions. | The student scored between 7/12 and 9/12. | The student's project was mostly correct and high quality. |
| 1 | The student did not answer the questions correctly. | The student scored 6/12 or below. | The student's project was incorrect and low quality. |
Conclusion
The Pythagorean Theorem, named after Pythagoras, is a²+b²=c². It is used to find the lengths of the sides of right triangles. Right triangles have a hypotenuse and two legs. The hypotenuse is the longest side of the right triangle, and it is always opposite the right angle.
What else did you learn about the Pythagorean Theorem? Do you have any questions about what you learned?