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Name of Lesson:History ofPythagorean Theorem

Name of Teacher: Bernice Walker

Grade Level:7th Grade Intensive Math

Classroom Layout:

Students will be individualized, until lab and group rules are explained. They will then be dismissed into groups of two, to begin the computer lab activity.

Prerequisite (Students):

Students should already know:

  • Introduction of the Pythagorean Theorem
  • States that in any right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse
  • How to use the computer
  • How to use an Internet browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc) and Search Engines as a source of researching information

Prerequisite (Teachers):

  • Teacher will drag the Multimedia Pythagorean Theorem folder to the desktops of all the computers to be used by students.

Teachers should be familiar with:

  • How to use an Internet browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc) and Search Engines as a source of researching information
  • The software Hot Potato

Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, students will:

  • Become familiar with the history of Pythagorean Theorem
  • Have a better knowledge of who was Pythagoras
  • Become familiar with the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem
  • Have identified Reference and Research within a text

Timeframe:2Hours

Materials List:

  • Computers
  • Internet Access
  • Microsoft Word
  • Printer
  • Printer Paper

Description of Content:

The History of Pythagorean Theorem introduces the Greek philosopher responsible for its existence. The internet website used for the history is and software for interactively answering the questions is Hot Potato. Students will integrate the knowledge of Pythagorean Theorem into a given text, discuss summarized passage with a peer and type an essay using Microsoft Word.

SunshineState Standards:

L.A.A.1.3.2 Uses a variety of strategies to analyze words and text and use context and word structure clues.

L.A.A.2.3.5 Locates, organizes, and interprets written information for a variety of purposes, including classroom research.

L.A.A.2.3.6 Uses a variety of reference materials, including computer catalogs.

L.A.B.2.3. Writes text, notes, outlines, comments and observations that demonstrate comprehension of content and experiences from a variety of media.

Key Words:

Pythagoras

Geometry

Hypotenuse

Greece

Formula

Lesson Plan:

Introduction to Lesson:

  • Historical Background
  • Explain Pythagorean Theorem
  • Explain appropriate use of the Internet
  • Students should not be in any other website other than what has specified for completion of assigned lesson
  • Explain Group Rules
  • Students will
  • be responsible for assigned duties
  • speak only with partner at appropriate volume
  • Computer Lab/Computer
  • Students
  • will be responsible for purposely damaging equipment
  • are not to change settings on the computer
  • will print assignment only upon approval by the teacher
  • Anticipatory Set – Computers alone is a motivation for students. Instead of giving students a handout, they will be allowed to use to the computer to research Pythagorean Theorem and answer the questions.
  • Relate Lesson to Prior Knowledge
  • The next lesson on Pythagorean Theorem will introduce real world relationship

Explanation of Math Involved

Pythagorean Theorem and how it can be used in the real world

Instructional Methods

Teacher-Center Approaches

Demonstration

Lecture-Discussion

Student-Centered Approaches

Peer Buddying

Discussion

Discovery Learning

KWL

Step by Step Procedure

  • Student will open Internet Explorer
  • Student will type the website ( in the address of the browser page
  • **** explain how to reach page****
  • Read passage that is in the given text to identify the correct word to be used in the Cloze sentences
  • Double click on the “Multimedia Pythagorean Theorem” folder to open
  • Double click on the Internet explorer icon “HotPot_PythTheor1”
  • Fill in the correct word for each blank using the given vocabulary words
  • Once all entries are complete, students will click on the “check” box at the bottom of the page
  • Student will scroll back to the top of the page to check the generated score.
  • Print the page only after getting permission from the teacher
  • Repeat the steps for the remaining three activities:

“HotPot_PythTheor2”

“HotPot_PythTheor3”

“HotPot_PythTheor4”

Relevant Actions of the Teacher

Teacher will circulate to check students’ work and answer questions

Key Questions to be Asked:

What do you already know about the Pythagorean Theorem?

Who is responsible for creating the Pythagorean Theorem?

How did this activity prepare you for using the Pythagorean Theorem?

How will you apply the Pythagorean Theorem to you every day life?

What is the formula of the Pythagorean Theorem?

Closure of the Lesson:

Homework:

  • Students will write a half-page essay on the history of the Pythagorean Theorem

Plan for Feedback after Assessment

  • Students will regroup to discuss and type a one page essay from written homework assignment
  • Teacher and students will regroup to discuss correct information and typed essays

Answer Keys to Assignments

See Attached

Supplemental Activities Lesson

Adaptations for Students with Learning Disabilities

Peer Buddying

Continued Assistance by the Teacher

Additional Time

Extensions to the Lesson

  • Student will search other site for additional information on the History of Pythagorean Theorem

Connections Section

This lesson plan is connected with Language Arts, Reading, and Technology

Instructional Materials

Materials to be used by Students (Computer, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, worksheets, article)

Materials to be used by Teachers (Computer, Internet Explorer, Overhead Projector)

Tools

Internet Explorer

Hot Potatoes

HTML

Microsoft Word