The Pythagorean Theorem
Curriculum Expectation
Overall Expectation
Demonstrate an understanding of the development and use of geometric and measurement relationships, and apply these relationships to solve problems, including problems involving real-life situations
Specific Expectation
Solve problems involving the side-length relationship for right triangles in real-life situations, including problems that involve composite shapes
Learning Objectives/Big Idea
Learning Objective: To be able to utilize the Pythagorean Theorem.
Big Idea: Side-length relationship for right triangles are common in problems involving real-life situations
Binogi Related Resources
Additional Resources - Lesson Plan Template
Vocabulary
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Hypotenuse
- Leg
- Exponential expressions
- Square root
The Bilingual and Add Your Language Glossary Sheets to the left include terms from Binogi’s Pythagorean Theorem Videos.
Interactive Game Booklet
Flipped Classroom
Students are assigned to watch the Binogi videos on The Pythagorean Theorem prior to the lesson. (Make sure students have an access to internet). Then, they record at least 1 question and 1 interesting/surprising fact they learned from the videos to share with the class Padlet or Scrumblr.
Language Friendly Pedagogy
Students can use the Concept Detective table to understand new concepts they are learning. They may include a description in English or a language of their choice. They can draw a picture or add an image to explain the meaning of one of the concepts they learned.