Curated OER
Calculating the shortest distance between two points
Eighth graders find the length of the third side of a right triangle.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes the Pythagorean Theorem
Students answer multiple choice questions about the Pythagorean Theorem. The questions questions are self-checking and hints are provided.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Types of Triangles Based on Angles
Students can practice classifying triangles based on angle measurements through a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Triangles
This lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to practice drawing and measuring triangles and angles. It also shows pictures and gives definitions of each type of angle and triangle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding unknown sides in a triangle using other sides and angles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Determine Unknown Angles: Isosceles, Scalene, Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on finding the missing angles in triangles.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: Solve Right Triangles
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve right triangles for any missing side or angle given any two pieces other sides or angles. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: Trignometry of Right Triangles
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of a right triangle, including finding the values of all six trig functions given a single value. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
BBC
Bbc: Pythagoras' Theorem
You can pick up some valuable pointers on how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem here. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an on-line "Test Bite," and check your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Right Triangles, Bearings, and Other Applications
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find distances using angles expressed as bearings. Here you'll learn how to relate right triangle relationships to course bearings.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 4.2 Right Triangle Trig Extended to Circles With a Model
This section explores the relationship between right triangles, circles, and trigonometry. It investigates how a right triangle that is set inside a circle and rotates around the circle is connected to trigonometric functions and their...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 4.1 Revisiting Right Triangle Trigonometry
Use this tutorial to revisit right triangle trigonometry.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 4.8 Pythagorean Identities
This section explores the Pythagorean Identity and how it applies to right triangles set inside unit circles, in terms of sine, cosine, and tangent functions.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Right Triangle Word Problems
Demonstrates how to translate, set up, and solve basic right-triangle word problems.
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State Univ.: Trilingual Packaging Dilemma
This site from the Pennsylvania State University provides a hands-on activity to bridge the gap between right triangles, 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 theorems, and trigonometry, and what every student wants to know, "When will I ever use this?"...