The Power of Pythagoras · Geometry and Measurement
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
Exploring various geometric proofs of the theorem and its converse to understand right triangle relationships.
Key Questions
- 1How can we use area models to prove that a squared plus b squared equals c squared?
- 2Why is the Pythagorean theorem only applicable to right angled triangles?
- 3How does the converse of the theorem help us verify if a corner is perfectly square?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Spatial Sense - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Pythagoras
Period: Geometry and Measurement
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