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Investigate how the Pythagorean Theorem provides a vital foundation in 8th grade that progresses into high school geometry. After briefly exploring the history of Pythagoras and his discoveries, we will examine different proofs of the theorem and its converse and discover how right triangles help us understand irrational numbers and distance. 

Created by the STREAM Team and Marisa Graybill, OPI Math Instructional Coordinator

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Type: Self-paced
Audience: Middle/High School
OPI Professional Development Units: 4 hours