Scott Kunert

Lesson Pythagorean Theorem Proof Topic: Grade Level: Rationale: $here%&o ould this lesson fit in to the overall unit plan' Estimated length of time to teach this lesson *ommon *ore State Standards The Pythagorean Theorem Eighth Grade The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to find the length of the sides of triangles, hich can be used in real! orld applications to find the distance bet een points or ob"ects# Students ould learn this after they have learned about triangles and their properties# () minutes **SS#+ath#*ontent#,#G#-#. E/plain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse# **SS#+ath#*ontent#,#G#-#0 1pply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine un2no n side lengths in right triangles in real! orld and mathematical problems in t o and three dimensions# - 4nit 3b"ective 5 Teach students a basic understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem - Lesson 3b"ective 5 Students ill 2no ho to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles to find the hypotenuse - Performance 3b"ective 5 Students ill be able to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real!life situations $hiteboard, mar2ers, construction paper, scissors, pencils See if students 2no ho to find the distance bet een home plate and second base on a baseball field# E/plain ho to# - Teacher 7nput 5 Sho the specifications of the Pythagorean Theorem and the actual e8uation# Sho e/amples ith real numbers# - *f4 5&ave the students display their or2 throughout the activity# - Guided Practice 5 &ave students measure and cut out s8uares on construction paper ith sides measuring 9 inches, ( inches, and ) inches# 1lso have them cut out a triangle ith sides measuring 9 inches, ( inches, and ) inches# *ut the t o smaller s8uares so that it fits in the largest s8uare to sho that a:;<b:;=c:;# - *losure 5&ave the students e/plain hat the activity illustrated# - 7ndependent Practice The student ill need to complete a or2sheet 7 ill fre8uently as2 8uestions and have students participate in problems on the board#

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