MultiMedia Tools

Lesson Idea Name: Pythagorean Theorem

Content Area: Geometry
Grade Level(s): 8 Grade
Content Standard Addressed:
MGSE8.G.6 Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
MGSE8.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.
MGSE8.G.8 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system.
Technology Standard Addressed:
6b Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
6c Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects
such as visualizations, models or simulations.
6d Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended
audiences.

Selected Technology Tool:

Movie (list application):
Audio (list application):
Other: (list)

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

Blooms Taxonomy Level(s):

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

Level 1: Awareness Level 2: Exploration Level 3: Infusion Level 4: Integration
Level 5: Expansion Level 6: Refinement

Lesson idea implementation:

After introducing Pythagorean theorem that the sum of the squares on the legs of a right triangle is equal
to the square on the hypothesis. I will mention that the theorem had been credited to Pythagoras but actually
it is proposition number 47 from book I of Euclids Elements. When I will teach this content, I have to
stimulate my student by telling them the contribution of Euclid to geometry I will introduce the instructional
video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pynah9sgd14yqjl/Euclid.mov?dl=0
When I introduce the concept of Pythagorean theorem, I will use the method of Pythagoras to prove the
theorem. Consider the diameter as a hypothesis of a triangle and take any point in the circumference of the
circle. I will put them in groups and asked them to determine the missing sides of various right triangles
(handout) they can pick two or more and measure two known sides, using Pythagorean theorem to derive the
third side.
For the project, students will be in a group of two. They will be asked to state the Pythagorean theorem,
prove it and applied what they learn by picking two triangles (different that the one in the class activities) and
determine the missing side. Students required to use iMovie to create a video representing their work and
they must include pictures, audio, and credits in their video. I will circulate the room facilitate a discussion
and helping struggling students and students who asks for help. The project will be assessed by how students
collaborate with each other and by the quality of their final product (The final project will be posted in the
class Blog). It think it will take two section of 90 minutes to complete the project.
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Importance of technology:
After students create their video, they will be part of the lesson and will be 100% engaged in their learning
experience and they will be the owner of their creator (video). Creating their own video will be more
engaging and motivating to students. Students could demonstrate their knowledge using Geogebra for
example:
When I will teach this content, I have to stimulate my student by telling them the contribution of Euclid to
geometry. When I introduce the concept of Pythagorean theorem I will use the method of Pythagoras to
prove the theorem. Consider the diameter as a hypothesis of a triangle and take any point in the
circumference of the circle. Using Geogebra, I will used the idea of Euclid how he measured the missing side
of a right triangle with my students: I will put them in groups and asked them to determine the missing sides
of various right triangles around them they can pick one of them or more and measure two known sides,
using Pythagorean theorem to derive the third side.

Inspiration (optional):
The video clip Euclid Biography that I used downloaded from YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxAqvBZrbMY
Internet Safety and Student Privacy:
I will make sure that I have the proper parental consent before posting students work. I will discuss the
proper and safe use of search tools when looking for images, audio, and video.
Other comments about your proposed student multimedia authoring activity:
After students create their video, they will be part of the lesson and will be 100% engaged in their learning
experience and they will be the owner of their creator (video).

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