Lesson Plan: Pythagorean Theorem

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Py This lesson develops the Pythagorean Theorem and the measurement of triangles.  It reinforces perfect squares and square roots.  It is important to know the values of squared numbers from 1 to 20, how to factor square roots by hand, and common square root values without a calculator.  The game here is to guess the hypotenuse by estimating with perfect squares. Common perfect square triangles are exploder, 3-4-5 and 5-12-13. Isosceles triangle 10 -10 – 14.14 illustrates factoring perfect squares and moving decimal places.

Lesson Plan: Pythagorean_Theorem

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Marie Planchard

Marie Planchard

Senior Director, Early Engagement, 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systemes
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