Guided Notes for Ms Summervilles 8th Grade Math| Pythagorean Theorem

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1. PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM VIDEO (SLIDE 4):

Instructions: After watching the film, answer the following questions in 1-2
sentences.

Question Answer

1. Can you name 2 applications that the

Pythagorean Theorem is used for?

2. Can you name 2 parts of the world was

the Theorem seen before it was
officially proved by Pythagoras?

3. Do you remember the equation to the

Theorem? Write it down.

4. What are 2 interesting facts about

Pythagoras that you learned from the
film? Why did you choose these facts?
Explain.

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2. VOCABULARY WELL BE USING

TODAY (SLIDE 6):
Instructions: As you view and listen to
the PowerPoint, fill the following table
of vocabulary words with their definitions and provide an example for each.

Word Definition Example

1. Theorem: .

2. Sides or Legs of the Triangle:

3. Hypotenuse

4. Converse:

5. Square root:

6. 2 Dimensional vs. 3
Dimensional:

7. Coordinates:

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3. THE THEOREM (SLIDE 7):

Directions: Fill in the definition as you follow along with the PowerPoint.

In Words In Equation Why does this help Us?

In a right angled 1.
triangle,
the square of the
hypotenuse is equal to 2.
the sum of the squares of
the other two sides.
3.

4. INFORMAL PROOF USING AREA (SLIDES 9-10):

Directions: Count the squares and calculate the area for a, b, and c. Then fill in
the boxes. Write an equation to represent the relationship between the sides and
the hypotenuse of this triangle. Well review this problem in class!

Activity inspired by: https://www.mathsisfun.com/pythagoras.html 3

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5. More Practice (SLIDE 12):

Givens: Solution Is this a right triangle?

Why or why not?
A triangle
With side a= 5, Side b=6,
Side c=7, can you show
if this is a right triangle?

After trying the problem above, try this one:

6. INTRODUCING THE CONVERSE (SLIDE 14):

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The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem says that if a triangle has sides of
length a, b, and c and if ______ plus________ equals______, then the angle
opposite the side of length c is a ______________.

To put in equation:

IF _____________ then

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ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF THE EQUATION (SLIDE 17)

Directions: As you follow along with the lecture, fill in the following
graphic organizer to derive the equations for the hypotenuse, and legs. Refer
to this when you work on the practice problems and homework!

Pythagorean Theorem Graphic Organizer

2 + 2 =nizer
2

Looking for a leg (sides

Looking for the a and b)
hypotenuse (side c)

Side a Side b

Graphic organizer idea inspired from: http://smithcurriculumconsulting.com/

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and-units/measuring-length.shtml

7. CHECK YOUR UNDERTANDING

(SLIDE 18): Fill in the following answers
with your thoughts and think of an image
or equation that represents your ideas.

Question Your answer Draw an image to

represent your thoughts
1. Why does it not
matter which side
is designated as a
or b? Why do you
think this is true?

1. Why is the answer

always positive?
Arent we taking a
square root?

8. SAMPLE PROBLEMS: Follow my lecture and make sure you fill in the
givens, a diagram to represent the problem, and the solution.

Sample Problem 1(SLIDE 19)

Givens Diagram Worked out Solution

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Sample Problem 2 (SLIDE 20)

Givens Diagram Worked out Solution

Sample Problem 3 (SLIDE 21)

Givens Diagram Worked out Solution

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Sample Problem 4 (SLIDE 22-23)

Givens Diagram Worked out Solution

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9. OTHER MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE

PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM (SLIDE 24):

List the 2 other applications we can use the Pythagorean Theorem for:

1.____________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________

3D Sample Problem (SLIDES 26)

Summary of How to Solve for the Diagonal of 3D Rectangular Prism

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

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3D Sample Problem, Cont. (SLIDE 27)

Givens Diagram Worked out Solution

Problem and image adapted from:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zfkj6sg/revision/4

Distance between Coordinate Points Sample Problem (SLIDE 28)

Summary of How to Solve for the Distance Between Coordinates

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

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Distance between Coordinate Points Sample Problem, Cont. (SLIDE 29)

Givens Diagram Worked out

Solution

Image and problem adapted from:

http://mdk12.msde.maryland.gov/instruction/clg/lesson_plans/geometry/pythagorean_212.

10. ADDITIONAL NOTES: Use this section other notes you found helpful
from the lecture.

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