EDUC 515

Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett
Lesson Title: Pythagorean Theorem
Goal Students will solve problems algebraically and geometrically involving right
triangles using the Pythagorean theorem.
Students will use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side length in a
coordinate plane.
Teacher: Kandi Barnett
Grade Level: 8
th
grade SDC
Subject: Math Time Frame: 3, 45 minute classes
OBJECTIVE (S) TECHNOLOGIES Content and
Technology
STANDARDS

Students will watch a Khan Academy video
about Pythagoreans theorem. The video will
demonstrate the use of the formula along
with key vocabulary terms. Students will
take notes o the video and share them on
Google Docs.


Teacher will utilize Class Dojo to assist with
classroom management.

















Website:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/
geometry/right_triangles_topic/
pyth_theor/v/pythagorean-theorem
Computer
Projector
Google Docs

Class Dojo
Samsung Smart Phone




MCC8.G.7 Apply
the Pythagorean
Theorem to
determine unknown
side lengths in
right triangles in
real-world and
mathematical
problems in two
and three
dimensions.

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Lesson Plan
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Working independently, students will use
PowToon app to create short video to help
them remember the formula.


Working individually students will
demonstrate understanding of applying the
formula to solve for the hypotenuse of a
right triangle by playing the Pythagorean
theorem game.















































iPad
PowToon app


Computer
Pythagorean game website:
http://www.math-
play.com/Pythagorean-Theorem-
Game.html











MCC8.G.8 Apply
the Pythagorean
Theorem to find
the distance
between two points
in a coordinate
system.

Technology
Standards
1. Facilitate and
Inspire Student
Learning and
Creativity
Teachers use
their knowledge of
subject matter,
teaching and
learning, and
technology to
facilitate
experiences that
advance student
learning, creativity,
and innovation in
both face-to-face
and virtual
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Lesson Plan
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Using the mimeo board, the students will
solve for the missing side on a coordinate
plane after a demonstration by the teacher.
Students will share with their table buddy
strategies used to find the missing side. In
groups students will solve problems from
the mimeo board.



Working in pairs, students will use Prezi to
create a power point to demonstrate how to
solve for the missing side or hypotenuse
when one side is missing.


Teacher will utilize Remind 101 that final
project is due.











Mimeo board
Projector









Computer
Prezi


Remind 101
Samsung Smart Phone








environments.
a. Promote,
support, and model
creative and
innovative thinking
and inventiveness.
c. Promote student
reflection using
collaborative tools
to reveal and
clarify students
conceptual
understanding and
thinking, planning,
and creative
processes.
2. Design and
Develop Digital
Age Learning
Experiences and
Assessments
Teachers design,
develop and
evaluate authentic
learning
experiences and
assessment
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Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett




Students will demonstrate mastery of the
lesson by working in groups to produce a
newscast using iMovie app and an ipad where
the Pythagorean theorem was used to solve
a real world problem.





iMovie
iPad

incorporating
contemporary tools
and resources to
maximize content
learning in context
and to develop the
knowledge, skills,
and attitudes
identified in the
NETSS.
a. Design or adapt
relevant learning
experiences that
incorporate digital
tools and resources
to promote student
learning and
creativity.
c. Customize and
personalize
learning activities
to address
students diverse
learning styles,
working strategies,
and abilities using
digital tools and
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Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett
resources.
d. Provide students
with multiple and
varied formative
and summative
assessments
aligned with
content and
technology
standards and use
resulting data to
inform learning and
teaching.
4. Promote and
Model Digital
Citizenship and
Responsibility
Teachers
understand local
and global societal
issues and
responsibilities in
an evolving digital
culture and exhibit
legal and ethical
behavior in their
professional
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Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett
practices.
a. Advocate, model,
and teach safe,
legal, and ethical
use of digital
information and
technology,
including respect
for copyright,
intellectual
property, and the
appropriate
documentation of
sources.
b. Address the
diverse needs of all
learners by using
learner-centered
strategies
providing equitable
access to
appropriate digital
tools and
resources.
c. Promote and
model digital
etiquette and
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Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett
responsible social
interactions
related to the use
of technology and
information.

Materials
Computer

Khan Academy presentation

iPad

PowToon app

Google Docs

Mimeo Board

Remind 101

Class Dojo

iMovie





EDUC 515
Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett
Procedure
1. Students will be shown a teacher created video where a student is waiting for
an important text from a girl when his mom takes his phone away because of
behavior. Mom has placed his phone upstairs and the video ends with the boy
outside trying to decide how he will get up to the window and what kind of a
ladder he will need. The students will be asked if they know how to figure out
how mathematically they can help him get his phone.

2. Teacher will present the video about Pythagoreans Theorem www.khanacademy.
org./math/geometry/right_triangles_topic/pyth_theor/v/Pythagorean-
theorem. The video will demonstrate the use of the formula along with key
vocabulary terms. Students will take notes over the video and share them on
Google Docs.


3. Working independently, students will use PowToon to create a video to help
them remember the formula.

4. Students will demonstrate understanding of the applying the formula to solve
for the hypotenuse by playing the Pythagorean Theorem game at
http://www.math-play.com/Pythagorean-Theorem-Game.html,

5. Using the mimeo board, the teacher will then demonstrate how to solve for a
missing side on a coordinate plane. Students will be given the opportunity to
solve problems shown on the mimeo board in small groups.





EDUC 515
Lesson Plan
Author: Kandi Barnett
6. Students will then work in pairs and use Prezi to create a power point to
demonstrate how to solve for the missing side or hypotenuse when one side is
missing.

7. Students will demonstrate mastery of the lesson by working in groups to
produce a newscast using iMovie and an iPad where the Pythagorean theorem
was used to solve a real world problem.

8. Students will be shown the video of the boys dilemma and have to identify what
it is they need to know in order to solve for the slope of ladder. The
information will then be supplied by the teacher and the students will solve the
problem.