Pythagorean Theorem-Terri Husted's Classes

One of Pythagoras' favorite quotes: Number rules the universe.

Click on these links:

Bigger picture of Pythagoras and short description.


1) Who was Pythagoras?





2) Try the Pythagorean proof yourself! Were you successful? Explain what you found
out.






3) Try a baseball application! Show your work here:





4) Now try: Applications -Ladders Show your work here:







Now read: A clear description of the Pythagorean theorem and read the two proofs. You will have to go on to the next page where it says "Proofs."

5) Did you know that President Garfield actually proved the Pythagorean Theorem?






6) Click for an interactive demonstration of the Pythagorean Theorem. You will have
to scroll down.



7) Now, go to the Geometry Fly problem and solve it! You may do this part for
homework if you don't finish.