Lesson 1: Pythagorean Theorem - Getting Into It

   Getting Into It

Here are some items you will need for the following investigation:

  • the diagram below
  • scissors
  • OR access to the internet for the online interactive.

In this activity, you will investigate the Pythagorean Theorem

Task 1: Hands on activity


Download and print this diagram.

  1. Cut out the square that is labelled a2.
  2. Cut out the square that is labelled b2.
  3. Attempt to fit the the pieces representing a2 and b2 into c2

All of the pieces from a2 and b2 should fit perfectly into the square labelled c2. Were you able to get them to fit?

Task 1: Internet Activity


  1. Access the interactive Pythagorean Theorem activity by clicking here or searching braining camp pythagorean, and selecting the lesson button.

  2. Work through the tutorial, starting on slide 4. Pay close attention to slides 10-13. You may stop at slide 14, or continue for extra knowledge.


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