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  • Topic:Right Triangles
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:10
  • Grade(s):9, 10, 11, 12
Key Learning: The special properties of right triangles lead to many applications and uses.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How do you prove the Pythagorean Theorem and how can it be applied to solve real world problems? Why is problem solving easier when the special right triangles are being used?
   
Concept: Pythagorean Theorem
Concept: Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Concept: Special Right Triangle Theorems
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What is the Pythagorean Theorem and how is it used to determine the missing length of a side of a Right triangle? (A)

What is the Pythagorean Theorem and how is it used to determine the missing length of a side of a Right triangle? (ET)

When and how is the Pythagorean Theorem used to solve real world problems? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What is the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem and how can the converse be applied to classify triangles? (A)

What is the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem and how can the converse be applied to classify triangles? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the ratios of the sides in the special right triangles? (A)

Why does knowing these ratios make problem solving easier and quicker? (ET)

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Additional Info:

Ask an experienced coworker for additional reference texts and/or other materials. Prentice Hall Geometry Ch.7(7.2-7.3) Text Ancillary Materials Scientific Calculator, Protractor, Graph Paper FCAT Explorer Mission FCAT Polk County FCAT Item Test Bank www.PHSchool.com Kaplan Lesson Plans

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