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Introduction To The Pythagorean Theorem

The lesson introduces 8th grade students to the Pythagorean theorem through reading a story book and giving the formal definition. Students will learn about right triangles, hypotenuses, legs, and the formula a2 + b2 = c2. They will practice applying the theorem by working with partners to solve example problems and presenting their work to the class. The goal is for students to understand and demonstrate how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of a right triangle.

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Introduction To The Pythagorean Theorem

The lesson introduces 8th grade students to the Pythagorean theorem through reading a story book and giving the formal definition. Students will learn about right triangles, hypotenuses, legs, and the formula a2 + b2 = c2. They will practice applying the theorem by working with partners to solve example problems and presenting their work to the class. The goal is for students to understand and demonstrate how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of a right triangle.

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Teacher: Miss Leah Fry

Subject: Mathematics
Lesson Title: Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem
Grade

Level: 8th

Materials, Equipment and Technology: Handout/Notes, Calculators, Writing Utensils,


Rulers, ActiveInspire, Book-Whats Your Angle Pythagoras? By Julie Ellis, Homework
sheet, 3 x 5 paper for reflection of book.
Standard: Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
8.G.6. Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
8.G.7. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right
triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions.
8.G.8. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a
coordinate system.
Objective:
Students will explore the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem through a story.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem by finding the
missing side of a right triangle
Procedures:
Opening: Introduce the Pythagorean Theorem by reading the book Whats Your
Angle Pythagoras? By Julie Ellis.(15 min)
o Ask students to reflect on what they liked or disliked about the book and one
thing they learned. Students should write a 2 to 5 sentence reflection on a
separate piece of paper (5 min)
Give formal definition of the Pythagorean Theorem: The square of the hypotenuse,
c the longest leg of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the
other two shorter sides a and b.
Cover Important Vocabulary:
o Right Triangle- one of three angles is a 90 degree angle
o Hypotenuse- The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle.
o Legs of a triangle- there are three
o Sum- addition
o Square to the power of two
2
2
2
Formula a +b =c

Demonstrate how to plug in the two given pieces of information and how to solve
for the missing piece
o Have student work with their elbow partner to do the They do problems. Tell
students that after they are done working, students will be chosen at random
to present answers on the board.
This will encourage all students to be working and be on task. Have a
class discussion on whether they agree or disagree with the answers.

Teacher: Miss Leah Fry


Subject: Mathematics
Lesson Title: Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem
Grade

1. ( I do )

Answer: 8.9

2. ( We do)

Answer: 6.7
3. ( They do)- Circulate to answer any questions and to assess students

understanding
Answer: 7.6
4. ( I do )

5. ( They do) -Circulate to answer any questions and to assess students


understanding

Level: 8th

Teacher: Miss Leah Fry


Subject: Mathematics
Lesson Title: Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem
Grade

Level: 8th

6. ( They do)- Circulate to answer any questions and to assess students


understanding

Closing: Ask Student what is the Pythagorean Theorem used for?


What does the Pythagorean Theorem look like?

Modifications:
Modeling
Practice
Working with an elbow partner- students supporting their peers
Reading book allowed
Have student present work on board- allows student movement in the classroom
Student assessment:
Circulate while students are working
Have student present work on board- allows for peer evaluation
Initial Reaction:
- Lesson will continue the next day with more practice.

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