The Pythagorean Theorem

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the Pythagorean Theorem webquest!!

Have you ever wondered when your finally going to be able to work on advanced math?

Well the Pythagorean Theorem is an amazing problem that is easy to understand, but it is pretty advanced.

Are you in Algebra 1?

Well you'll be working on the Pythagorean Theorem, so this WebQuest is a perfect way to get ahead of your teacher.

Have you ever wondered about ancient math?

The Pythagorean Theorem is so old some believe that it is as old as the Babylonians.

Trust me no matter who you are this WebQuest is perfect for you.

Task

On the next slide you will see many slides for the teaching of the Pythagorean Theorem. They will also be accompanied by three questions for each website. PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SENTENCES. Now please click to the next slide and enjoy learning about the Pythagorean Theorem.

Process

Http://www.purplemath.com/modules/pythagthm.htm 

1. What equation represents the Pythagorean Theorem?

2. What side of a right triangle is side C?

3. When I say the legs of the right triangle what am I referring to?

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/PythagoreanTriple.html 

1. What is a Pythagorean triple?

2. What is the smallest and best known Pythagorean triple?

3. What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Biographies/Pythagoras.html…;

1. What was Pythagoras described as?

2. Who was Pythagoras' most important teacher?

3. What instrument was Pythagoras skilled in?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_Theorem 

1. In which form of geometry is the Pythagorean theorem important?

2. Which three races discovered the theorem independently?

3. Who is credited with being the first person to write down the Pythagorean Theorem?

https://www.mathsisfun.com/pythagoras.html 

1. Over how long ago was this theorem discovered?

2. What is the only type of triangle that applies to the Pythagorean Theorem?

3. What does the Pythagorean Theorem show us about the squares outside the triangle?

Evaluation

Please have your teacher, another student, or an adult check your answer to make sure you used complete sentences.

Conclusion

Thank you for using my WebQuest and i hope it taught you a lot about the Pythagorean Theorem. Please leave a comment and give any suggestions. see ya'll on the flip side!