Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem

Students worked in groups to determine how the type of triangle (acute, right, or obtuse) is related to the squares of the different sides. Specifically, they compared the square of the hypotenuse to the sum of the squares of the legs, and then summarized their findings.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the Triangles Surrounded by Squares Extension and the Word Problem worksheets you received in class today.