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Pythagorean Theorem and Volume

Lesson 8

Math

Unit 7

8th Grade

Lesson 8 of 16

Objective

Use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if a triangle is a right triangle.

Lesson Map

Topic A: Irrational Numbers and Square Roots

Lesson

Define, evaluate, and estimate square roots.

Standards

8.EE.A.2

Lesson

Understand that some numbers, including $${\sqrt{2}}$$, are irrational. Approximate the value of irrational numbers.

Standards

8.NS.A.18.NS.A.2

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Locate irrational values approximately on a number line. Compare values of irrational numbers.

Standards

8.NS.A.2

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Represent rational numbers as decimal expansions.

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8.NS.A.1

Lesson

Represent decimal expansions as rational numbers in fraction form.

Standards

8.NS.A.1

Topic B: Understanding and Applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Lesson

Understand the Pythagorean Theorem as a relationship between the side lengths in a right triangle.

Standards

8.G.B.6

Lesson

Understand a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem.

Standards

8.G.B.6

Lesson

Use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if a triangle is a right triangle.

Standards

8.G.B.6

Lesson

Find missing side lengths involving right triangles and apply to area and perimeter problems.

Standards

8.G.B.7

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Solve real-world and mathematical problems using the Pythagorean Theorem (Part I).

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8.G.B.7

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Solve real-world and mathematical problems using the Pythagorean Theorem (Part II).

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8.G.B.7

Lesson

Find the distance between points in the coordinate plane using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Standards

8.G.B.8

Topic C: Volume and Cube Roots

Lesson

Define and evaluate cube roots. Solve equations in the form $${x^2=p}$$ and $${x^3=p}$$.

Standards

8.EE.A.28.NS.A.2

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Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the volume of cylinders and cones.

Standards

8.G.C.9

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Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the volume of spheres.

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8.G.C.9

Lesson

Solve real-world problems involving multiple three-dimensional shapes, in particular, cylinders, cones, and spheres.

Standards

8.G.C.9

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