7TH GRADE
The Pythagorean Theorem
Rossaura De La Cruz and Arly Rodriguez
Real Life Applications of The
Pythagorean Theorem
Day 2 Learning Targets and Essential Question
Essential Questions: How did the Ancient Babylonians and the
Ancient Egyptians use the pythagorean theorem?
Learning Targets:
- I can describe how the Ancient Babylonians and Ancient
Egyptians used the Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagoras
● Greek Philosopher
● Made significant contributions to
mathematics (geometry), religion,
astronomy, and philosophy
● He lived in Egypt for a few years to learn
about mathematics, religion and culture
from the Egyptians
● Traveled to increase his knowledge
● Developed Pythagoras’s School
○ Instituted strict rules
○ Left no writing behind of his
lectures or teachings
○ Proved the Pythagorean theorem
Ancient Egyptians
● Used the Pythagorean Theorem around
3000-2000 BCE
● Ancient Egyptians learned that they had
to use right angles to create stable
buildings so that they would not collapse
● The Egyptians used right triangles to
build houses, shelters, temples and
Great Pyramid of Giza
pyramids
Ancient Babylonians
● A clay tablet was discovered
in Iraq from 3,700 years ago
and it proved that the Ancient
Babylonians used the
pythagorean theorem
● The clay tablet is called “Si,
427” and was created during
1900-1600 BCE
● The Ancient Babylonians used
the theorem to divide land
and create boundaries
Method: Egyptians learned that if
they used a rope and tied 3 knots on
one side, 4 knots on another, and 5
knots on the last side it would be a
perfect triangle because 3²+4²= 5²
which is known as the Pythagorean
Triple.
Days 3: Essential Questions and Learning Targets
Learning Target
By the end of the lesson SWBAT: Compare how the Pythagorean theorem
was used in ancient civilizations and how we use it in real life today.
Essential Questions: How was the pythagorean theorem used in ancient
civilizations, and how is it used today?
Materials
What materials will students need for today's lesson?
Students will need …
- Definition Frame
- Vocabulary Sheet
- Guided Notes
- Pencil/Paper
Do now:
For the next two minutes you will be given a total of 6 blocks.
Using these blocks, create a stable structure that will not fall
For reference, this is a right triangle!
*Right triangle = 90 degrees
Recap: What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
A theorem attributed to Pythagoras that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle
is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
The Pythagorean Theorem is a special formula is is only used for Right Triangles
This formula is often recognized as a²+b²=c²
We often break down the formula down in different parts and assign it for each part of a
right triangle
Hypotenuse is the longest side of the right triangle is assigned = c²
There are two other sides to the right triangle and are often referred to as “legs”
Eah leg corresponds to a and b → Leg 1 = a² Leg 2 = b²
Do you think that
Pythagoras should
get all the credit
for developing the
theorem?
Practicing The Pythagorean Theorem
.
Here we have Phineas, from the known show
Phineas and Ferb. Phineas wants to find the
longest side of his head. Phineas knows that
the side of his mouth is 6 cm long. He also
knows that the side of ear is 8 cm. What is
the hypotenuse of Phineas head?
Examples and Non Examples of Pythagorean Theorem
Can the Pythagorean Theorem be applied to the following shapes?
The square can use the Pythagorean Theorem only if its cut on a diagonal!
The Definition Frame
Working Together!
In pairs, work together with your partner to solve
Pythagorean Theorem problems that are real life
examples!
Exit Slip / Independent Practice:
Turn your page over and complete the independent practice / exit slip!
Evaluative Criteria
Partial Credit (2 Points) No Credit (1 Point)
Full Credit (3 points)
- Attempts pythagorean - Does not use pythagorean
- Uses pythagorean theorem to theorem to solve for hypotenuse theorem to solve for hypotenuse
solve for hypotenuse
- Attempts Shows all steps - Does not shows all steps
- Shows all steps correctly correctly correctly
- State correct theorem - Attempts to state correct - Does not state correct theorem
- Develop correct sentences theorem
- Does develop correct
based on what they've learned - Attempts develop correct sentences based on what
sentences based on what they've learned
- Complete the graphic
organizer they've learned
- Does not complete the graphic
- Attempts to complete the organizer
graphic organizer
