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Lesson Plan Template

__Title__: The Pythagorean Theorem

__Description__: This lesson is an explanation of the Pythagorean theorem showing the relationship between the lengths of the sides of aright triangle. This also includes a variety of activities using the Pythagorean theorem.

__Duration__: 4-5 days

__Learning Objectives__: The students will be able to: a) use the area of squares to establish relationships between the sides of a right triangle b) explore the relationship between the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle c) use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the unknown length side of a right triangle

__Materials__:

__Step by Step Procedure__: __Grade Level(s): 7-8__ __Support Materials__ __Related Standards__:
 * Students identify the parts of a right triangle
 * Students use the area of different squares or cutouts to establish relationships between the sides of squares and the sides of a right triangle.

MST3: Mathematics (2005) Students will: understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics; communicate and reason mathematically; become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies; through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability

MST3.07.PS1: Problem Solving Students will solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. Students will apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems. Students will monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving. Students will build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.

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