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Lesson Plan

Name: Chelsea Hamm

Subject: Mathematics

Class: 9

Strand: Geometry

Topic: Pythagoras Theorem

Date: 4th Nov to 8th Nov (3 days)

Specific Objectives:

Students will be able to:

1. Prove Pythagoras’ Theorem by a suitable method (for example the area method) after
watching a YouTube video.
2. Use Pythagoras Theorem to solve right-angled triangle problems after a class activity.
3. Find the lengths of the hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent sides of the right-angled
triangle given two known sides with 80% accuracy.

Pre-requisite Objectives:

Students should already be able to:

1. Identify a right-angled triangle and its properties.


2. Measure angles
3. Construct triangles using geometric instruments.

Key Vocabulary: Pythagoras Theorem, right-angled triangle, opposite, adjacent, hypotenuse

Materials:

Manipulatives: Used to visually and physically demonstrate the relationship between the
sides of a right-angled triangle, aiding students in understanding Pythagoras' Theorem.
Whiteboard and Markers: For illustrating problems, drawing triangles, and working
through proofs and calculations of Pythagoras' Theorem interactively.
Ruler: Helps students draw accurate right-angled triangles and measure sides as part of the
activity to prove and apply the theorem.
Calculator: Enables students to perform calculations more efficiently when solving problems
that require the application of Pythagoras' Theorem.

Content:

Pythagoras’ Theorem: The Pythagoras theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse, the
longest side, is equal to the sum of the squares of the opposite and adjacent sides.

Hence, in equation form: c2 = a2 + b2

Right-angled Triangle: The right – angled triangle is a triangle by which two of its sides
means at 900. In Pythagoras theorem, the right – angled triangle has three sides, termed the
opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse sides.

Opposite: The opposite side of the right – angled triangle is opposite to the known angle in
any given question.

Adjacent: The adjacent side of the right- angled triangle is laid beside both the right angle and
a known angle.

Hypotenuse: The hypotenuse is the longest side of the right – angled triangle and it is
opposite of the right angle.

5E MODEL:

Day 1: Introduction to Pythagoras Theorem

ENGAGE:

The teacher will introduce the topic by proving the Pythagoras theorem by using the area method,
where three squares of 3cm, 4 cm and 5cm lengths are placed together to form a right – angled
triangle. The theorem states that the area of the largest square is equal to the sum of the areas of the
other two squares.
The teacher will then give students cuts of squares of length 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm for them to
try on their own.

EXPLORE:

The teacher will then give a demonstration of how to find the longest side by using the
formula c2 = a2 + b2 where values of the two smaller sides are known and the hypotenuse is
calculated.

Example:

Adjacent (a) = 12cm

Opposite (b) = 5 cm

Hypotenuse (c) = ?

Solution:

c2 = a2 + b2

c2 = 122 + 52
c2 = 144 + 25

c2 = 169

c = √❑

c = 13cm

EXPLAIN:

The students will be given the following:

The Pythagoras theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse, the longest side, is equal to
the sum of the squares of the opposite and adjacent sides.

Hence, in equation form: c2 = a2 + b2

ELABORATE/EVALUATE:

Students will be given questions to attempt to fin the value of the hypotenuse using the aid of
diagrams.

Day 2: Using the Pythagoras Theorem to find the opposite and adjacent sides

ENGAGE:

The teacher will revise the last session asking students about the Pythagoras theorem as well
as answering questions form the last session. The teacher will guide students through any
misconceptions they may have had from the last session.

EXPLORE: Finding the opposite and adjacent sides of the right angled triangle

Students will be shown how the opposite and adjacent sides of the right – angled triangle can
be found given the hypotenuse side and one other known side. In this we will need to
transpose the Pythagoras Theorem formula to either find the opposite or adjacent side.

Example:

Adjacent (a) = ? cm

Opposite (b) = 5 cm
Hypotenuse (c) = 13 cm

Solution:

c2 = a2 + b2

132 = a2 + 52

169 = a2 + 25

a2 = 169 - 25

a2 = 144

a = √❑

a = 12cm

ELABORATE/EVALUATE:

Students will be given questions in order to find either the opposite or adjacent sides of the
sides of the right – angled triangle.

Day 3: Pythagoras Theorem Classwork

ELABORATE/EVALUATE:

Students will be given a graded classwork to side an unknown side of the right – angled
triangle given the other known sides.

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