Section outline

  • Kia ora 10C2

    TERM 3   WEEK 8

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Understand and use the Pythagoras theorem


    Activities:

    1. Introduction to the Pythagoras theorem - Who was Pythagoras and his work
    2. Watch video on the Pythagoras theorem and its proofs - https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+prove+the+pythagorean+theorem&oq=How+to+prove+the+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i455i512j0i512l8.10335j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#kpvalbx=_tRc8YcnIHued4-EPhp2P4Aw17
    3. Discussion on video
    4. Explanation of using the Pythagoras theorem to find an unknown side
    5. Skill Practice
    6. Extension - Applications of the Pythagoras theorem



    Homework:

    Maths Buddy


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING conceptualising the Pythagoras theorem
    • We are EXPLORING finding sides of a right angled triangle using the Pythagorean rule
    • We are EXPLORING investigating whether the converse of the Pythagorean rule can be used to check for right angled triangles