Pythagoras Theorem - How big is my TV Screen?
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Pythagoras Theorem - How big is my TV Screen?

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Subject Math — Geometry
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Resource Type Lesson Plan
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This is a PPT that introduces Pythagoras' Theorem using pythagorean triples as a starter and linking the sizes of Television screens to the hypotenuse. Each slide is accompanied by notes highlighting the thinking of the author. This is a different take on the traditional Pythagoras' lesson. Enjoy!!

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Pythagoras_Theorem_How_big_is_my_Screen_-_Megel_Barker.ppt

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February 10, 2020
2.14 MB
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3.7
5 Reviews
SML Member
SML Member
July 04, 2016
SML Member
SML Member
January 30, 2016
Not too shabby--meaning very good. I like the real view approach because students ask 'what does this have to do in my real world?'
DeeLynch
DeeLynch
December 23, 2014
Good concept. It is a good place to start. I would tweek it a bit to use in my classroom.
julielh
julielh
July 17, 2013
Good approach for kids... Probably can be improved, but good start.
joyorona
joyorona
April 22, 2013
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