Need an activity for teaching the Pythagorean Theorem? Geometry juniors apply the Pythagorean theorem to two triangles to determine a final calculation. 

Concepts

area, pythagorean theorem, triangles

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

area, triangle, pythagorean theorem, math

Show More Show Less

Pros

• Plenty of space is provided on the page for drawing the triangles and solving equations
• Designed for the Common Core initiative in math
• Commentary provides detailed solution for the task

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.G.B.7 MP1 MP2 MP5 MP7 MP8