6-5 Using the Pythagorean Theorem

CCSS:  8.G.6

Critical Background Knowledge- Students should understand the Pythagorean Theorem and Coordinate System.  

Content Objective: I can understand that in a right triangle $a^2\:+\:b^{2\:}=\:c^2$.    I can apply the Pythagorean Theorem in real world situations to find missing lengths.  I can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points on a coordinate system.  

Language Objective: I can define legs, hypothenuse and coordinate system.    

Essential Question: How can I use geometry to respond to the challenges in life?

I. Activity Day:

a. Warmup - WU6-5A

b. Activity6-5 Download Activity6-5 PJ pages

c. Homework - Hm6-5A Download Hm6-5A

 

II. Lesson Day- Book Pages. Take Cornell Notes C6-5

a. Warmup - WU6-5L

b. Lesson: Log in Big Ideas Math,  Remember to pull down "Common Core" Book Page, click Ch6 Lesson 5

c.  Cornell Notes - C6-5 Download C6-5

d. Homework - Hm6-5L Download Hm6-5L  Also 3 questions for your Cornell notes C6-5 and study C6-2 notes for 10 min.

 

Additional Resources

Videos:

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b.  Additional Practice- Practice6-5 Download Practice6-5

 

c.  Copy of Notes
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