Vocabulary: Pythagorean Theorem, right angle, hypotenuse, legs, square root, square, factors, prime numbers
Day 1:

Day 2:
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After reviewing with the student the Pythagorean Theorem (a2 + b2 = c2) and reviewing the sides or a right triangle (base, perpendicular, hypotenuse, the little box represents a 90 degree angle) explain to the student that you will be working together to solve for the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle. Using the "Pythagorean Worksheet" solve problem number one together with the student. (see answer sheet for solution). For ease of the lesson the student can use a calculator to figure out the squares and square root of numbers. If the student is confident have them complete the worksheet using the student's choice of media.
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If time permits, the teacher can move on to solving for a third side of the triangle (not the hypotenuse). It time does not permit this can then be done on Day 3. Attached are additional worksheets Pythagorean Worksheet 2 and Answer sheet for solution.
