Activity Overview
Prepare for an adventure filled with ancient knowledge and mathematical intrigue! Your journey begins with the enigmatic Pythagoras and the secrets hidden within his famous theorem. This activity is Part 1 in a series that aims to build a basic understanding of this famous theorem and also links with the Fibonacci sequence in an engaging manner.
Objectives
The aim is to create a little suspense and novelty around this topic in order to increase student engagement and improve memory retention. Animated diagrams of Pythagoras's theorem have been provided in the context of secret keys. The diagram supports a simple proof of Pythagoras's theorem.
Vocabulary
- Pythagoras
- Triple
- Right-Angle
- Triangle
- Proof
- Rational and Irrational
About the Lesson
Prepare for an adventure filled with ancient knowledge and mathematical intrigue! Your journey begins with the enigmatic Pythagoras and the secrets hidden within his famous theorem. An animated diagram is provided as a secret key to help unlock the mystery. Students develop and test the formula using a range of interactive content that is progressively revealed as each component is completed.