Pythagorean Theorem Project

Name: ______Project Due Date: ______

1. Find an object that contains a right angle. This can be something in nature or something that is man-made. Take a picture of that object.

2. Measure the two sides that make the right angle. Then measure the distance from the end of one side to the end of the other (hypotenuse).

3. Draw a diagram of the object with the measurements.

4. Use your diagram to prove the Pythagorean Theorem works. Show all steps.

5. Write a one paragraph summary of why you chose the object you did and explain how the Pythagorean Theorem worked to prove the object has a right angle.

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My total score is _____ out of 20 points possible. In order to show I have mastered the Pythagorean Theorem, I need to have earned at least 16 points.