The Pythagorean Theorem

Students identify patterns in the relationship between the squares of side lengths of triangles and learn that the relationship between the side lengths of a right triangle is the Pythagorean theorem. Note: Provide students the supplement to use on Screen 2.

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Learning goals: Learning Goals • Describe patterns in the relationship between the squares of side lengths of a right triangle, and learn that this relationship is called the Pythagorean theorem.