Pythagorean+Theorem+1

__Title__: Exploring the sides of a right triangle to prove and use the Pythagorean Theorem formula. __Description__: These lessons cover the proof, exploration, constructing and use of the formula.

__Duration__: Two – 45 minutes sessions

__Learning Objectives__: Students will be able to visually understand the nature of the Pythagorean Theorem as well as apply it to find the lengths of the missing sides of a right triangle and distance between two points.

__Materials__: Construction paper, scissors, rulers, worksheets.

__Step by Step Procedure__:

__Grade Level(s)__: 7 __Support Materials__: __Related Standards__: MST3.07.GE8.06: Students explore the relationship between the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle to develop the Pythagorean Theorem. MST3.07.GE8.05: Students identify the right angle, hypotenuse, and legs of a right triangle.