S+Lattimore

The Pythagorean Theorem Students will research information on the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras to report findings about math through history. The importance of the theorem we credit Pythagoras with be discussed. Students will learn the Pythagorean Theorem and learn how to use it during this unit. Throughout the unit, students will journal their findings and reflect on the knowledge that has been gained.
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 * Curriculum Framing Questions:**
 * What does it take to change the world? ||
 * * How has math changed through history?
 * How does math serve to bridge the past with the present?


 * Who was Pythagoras and what did he contribute to our history?
 * What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
 * Has the Pythagorean Theorem changed since Pythagoras developed it?
 * How is the Pythagorean Theorem used today?
 * Demonstrate how the Pythagorean Theorem is used by solving the following problems:
 * Leticia is drawing plans for her garden. She wants her garden to be shaped like a right triangle. Determine a reasonable set of measurements for her garden.
 * A 15-foot wire is attached to the top of a 12-foot pole. How far is it from the base of the pole to where the wire is attached to the ground? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot. ||

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 * Unit Plan** [[file:lattimoreUnit_Plan_Template1.doc]]
 * Summative Assessment:** [[file:TABLE TALK.docx]] [[file:THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM UNIT.docx]]
 * Student sample:** [[file:Math in History.pptx]]
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