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The Pythagorean Theorem:  History, Proof and Applications
Math 5337 final project by Pete W., Karina H., and Bob C.

    We are graduate students at the University of Minnesota completing teaching degrees in secondary mathematics and have designed this web site as a geometry unit which takes advantage of computers in the classroom. Most links include accompanying questions for students, although we envision additional teacher (and student!) - led enhancement discussions and activities to occur.  We recommend going through the site in the order the links are listed below for optimal continuity.  Enjoy!
 

Links to the pages

The Theorem             The theorem itself

History                       History of Pythagoras and the theorem

Proof                          A proof activity concerning the theorem

Triangles                    Similar triangle impacts of the theorem

Applications                Everyday uses of the theorem

Links                           Some Pythagorean (and non) links

Pete                             Pete's web site

Karina                          Karina's web site

Bob                               Bob's web site
 

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