Pythagorean Theorem
This is one lesson in a larger Unit Plan that introduces triangular relationships through the lens of building a treehouse with a variety of triangular characteristics. It has proofs, real world problems, constructions, a unit project, assessments, and more. Lesson 11, Pythagorean Theorem students attempt to prove the Pythagorean Theorem in small groups. Resource includes a variety of downloadable files, including student worksheets. The lesson plan states that there are numerous sources of media on the Pythagorean Theorem, and any may be used, but it gives a review of radicals and has other good suggestions and worksheets, including one based on the inaccurate statement made by the scarecrow in "The Wizard of Ozu201d. (A clip of this scene in the movie can be found at: http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=15906&title=The_Wizar...).
