[Geometry]: [Project 8.

1] Name: Date:

What you will need: - 1 sheet of graph paper and 1 sheet of white paper - 1 pair of scissors (be careful!) - Ruler or tape measure - Camera or phone to take a picture when you are done

Step #1 Cut out a rectangle from your graph paper that has a base of 6 and a height of 3

Step #2 Cut out 4 of these rectangles

Step #3 Cut each rectangle in half along its diagonal to give you 8 triangles

Step #4 Label each side like this, with C being the hypotenuse

Step #5 Now pick one triangle and use SIDE A to measure a square and then cut it out

Step #6 Do the same thing with SIDE B and cut out a square

Step #7 Next, make a square with side lengths equal to SIDE C

Step #8 Now separate your pieces into two groups like you see here

[Geometry]: [Project 8.1]

So you should have 11 pieces of paper in front of you, 8 triangles and 3 squares. If you do not have these cut out, you will need them to continue.
Organize your pieces into the two groups from above: Group 1: 4 Triangles and the 2 smaller squares Group 2: 4 Triangles and the largest square

Now for each group, USE ALL THE PIECES in that group to make a square (all sides are equal). When you are done, you will have 2 squares. This is possible and it will show you why the Pythagorean theorem is correct. Once you have made your two squares TAKE A PICTURE OF THEM, then answer the questions below.
1. Measure each of the side lengths of each square with your ruler. What do you notice? How do they compare?

2. Now make an equation using the shapes involved (squares and triangles) to find the area of each square. (ex: area of triangle + area of square + ) Hint: You know the base and height of the triangles

3. What conclusion can be drawn about the areas of the smaller squares and the area of the larger square? Hint: Each group has 4 triangles

4. Use the information you have discovered and try to write a theorem to explain the relationships between side lengths in a right triangle.