Pythagorean Theorem

Lesson Plan

Author: Beth Reddick
School District: Gouverneur Middle School
Subject: Math
Grade Range: 7-8
Duration/Time Required:

  • Number of days: 1
  • Length of period: 40 minutes

Standard:

  • Content - Measurement
  • Process - Representation

Objective: Students will measure the hypotenuse of several triangles. Then compare the values determined in those triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem