Introduction:
The purpose of this subject sampler is to give you a sampling of the Pythagorean Theorem. The students will learn history of Pythagoras and how he developed his theory. The students will engage in activities to help them develop the skills and tools to find the missing sides to right triangles.
Sites to explore
What about Pythagoras?
Click this link and watch the first two minutes of the video about Pythagoras the philosopher.
Describe the basic history of Pythagoras's life.
Based on watching the video what are the tenets of the Pythagorean Theorem
Deeper into Pythagorean Theorem
Click on the link and read the lesson and answer the questions below.
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
Illustrate the theorem using the proper shapes and angles.
Flash Card Exercise
1. Take three sheets of paper and divide them into 5 sections.
2. Put the questions on one side and answers on the other side.
3. Cut flash cards and see if you can master answering the questions.
Pythagorean Jeopardy
Play Jeopardy and Practice finding missing sides.
Learn what some popular converse sets.
Pythagorean Calculator
Test out this calculator and try different combinations of numbers and find out what your 3rd side is going to be.
Click this link and watch the first two minutes of the video about Pythagoras the philosopher.
Describe the basic history of Pythagoras's life.
Based on watching the video what are the tenets of the Pythagorean Theorem
Deeper into Pythagorean Theorem
Click on the link and read the lesson and answer the questions below.
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
Illustrate the theorem using the proper shapes and angles.
Flash Card Exercise
1. Take three sheets of paper and divide them into 5 sections.
2. Put the questions on one side and answers on the other side.
3. Cut flash cards and see if you can master answering the questions.
Pythagorean Jeopardy
Play Jeopardy and Practice finding missing sides.
Learn what some popular converse sets.
Pythagorean Calculator
Test out this calculator and try different combinations of numbers and find out what your 3rd side is going to be.
Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed sampling unique knowledge about the Pythagorean theorem. Keep those flashcards and practice becoming consistent with those answers. Have fun with the jeopardy game and calculator as they synthesize Pythagorean concepts.
I hope you have enjoyed sampling unique knowledge about the Pythagorean theorem. Keep those flashcards and practice becoming consistent with those answers. Have fun with the jeopardy game and calculator as they synthesize Pythagorean concepts.