Pythagorean Theorem Differentiated Instruction for Use in an ...

Additional Activities
Activity 1:
Investigate the area of squares proof using The Geometer’s Sketchpad.
Teacher Directions
Set up a station with a computer and GSP
Build squares on the sides of a right triangle, follow the directions below.
1. construct a line
2. construct a point not on the line
3. construct a line perpendicular to the point and the first line
4. construct the intersection of the lines
5. construct one point on each of the lines and label the points
6. hide the lines and the points used to construct the lines
7. construct segments between the remaining three points
8. construct squares on each side of the triangle
9. construct the interior of each square
10. name the squares A, B, and C
11. measure the area of each square
12. add the areas of the two smaller squares
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