Find the shortest distance from A to B using the Pythagorean Theorem! Scholars learn they can find the distance between two points by creating a right triangle using the horizontal and vertical lengths and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. 

Concepts

pythagorean theorem, distance, coordinate geometry

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide learners with centimeter graph paper; measure to verify that the calculated lengths are correct

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a calculator
• Classroom must have Internet access to watch the video
• The fifth lesson in a series of nine

Pros

• Video provides detailed examples and discussion of the process
• Length of the video is reasonable
• Includes a problem set resource with an answer key

Cons

• Does not include problem solving or real-life application examples

Common Core

8.G.B.8