DIGITAL | Google Slides | Pythagorean Theorem Investigation
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Description
Help your students discover exactly how the Pythagorean theorem works with this Google Slides investigation.
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There are wonderful printable manipulatives out there to help students discover the Pythagorean theorem for themselves - but I couldn't find any digital options. Any all-digital or hybrid math teachers out there? Yeah. You understand my struggle. With this resource, you can facilitate a math discovery session digitally!
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Students will answer tiered questions about:
- identifying right triangles (looking for the right angle symbol)
- identifying the side lengths of a right triangle
- identifying the hypotenuse of a right triangle (longest side)
- calculating the squares of side lengths
Then, their call-to-action requires them to click and drag square area tiles to discover a^2 + b^2 truly does equal c^2!
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This activity is well-suited for any student who is familiar with right angles and calculating area. This is a very simple activity meant to introduce the concept of a^2 + b^2 = c^2. This could also work as an extension activity for high-level students in younger grades.
