In this unit, we explore the Pythagorean Theorem:
a2 + b2 = c2
This formula that can be used with right angle triangles to help you find out the side length if the two other sides are given.
Check out this video that explains the how the theorem works using pictures:
http://ed.ted.com/on/TKqd74Lp
The notes from class can be downloaded by clicking on the file below:
pyth_theorem_notes.docx |
P. 85-86 Squares and Square roots:
G – 10, 11, 14, 15, 18
B & R – 4, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19
P. 98-100 Estimating Square roots:
G – 5, 8, 10, 12
B - 5, 8, 10, 12, 15
R - 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15
P. 104- 106 Pythagorean Relationships:
G – 3 ,5 ,6 ,9
B - 3 ,5 ,6 ,9, 15
R - 3 ,5 ,6 ,9, 15, and Mathlink in green
P. 109 – 111 Applying the Pyth. Relationship:
G -2, 4, 8
B & R -2, 4, 8, 10, 12