Py
th
ag
or
as and His
Theorem
Scavenger Hunt
Created By: Mrs. Geswein
Grade Level: 7th
Pre-Algebra
Pythagorean Theorem
Technology Standards: ISTE Std. 3D
Middle Level KY Core Content Standards: MA-07-1.1.1 and MA07.2.1.1
Directions:
Hello fellow mathematicians, we are here
to learn about and analyze the Pythagorean theorem. The
first thing you need do is open Microsoft Word, and save it in
your files with this as the title of the file: pyth scavenger
hunt. Your name. Put your name in the header of the
document.
See below where the header is at.
Double click in this area in Word and the Header will open
you can type in your name.
Reminder: Click out of the header so you don’t add things to the header
accidently instead of putting it in the body of the document.
Always remember to SAVE SAVE AND SAVE!!

Each question will require you to travel the World
Wide Web and collect data and information about
the Pythagorean Theorem. You will compile your
answers to the questions in your Word document.
After you have completed the final question, you
will need to use your answers from your findings
to complete the follow up activity.
Before we get started, we need to
know who came up with the
Pythagorean Theorem.
1. Click on the picture to go to a place to
ask questions. Ask it the question “Who
is Pythagoras?” If you see the same
picture as below you have asked the
right question at the right place. Click on
the first link and discover “Who is
Pythagoras” and what he did. That is the
first question you must answer. Find a
picture and give a sentence of who Pythagoras is and put it
into your Word document. SAVE SAVE AND SAVE!!!
2. How old is Pythagoras?? When did he die? Click on
the picture below to ask your questions. Do not forget
to record your answers in your Word document.
3. Did Pythagoras lead a
secret life? Click the picture
to discover what he did in
his spare time, and don’t
forget to get the motto!!
AND SAVE!!!
 Put your answers in
your Word document and
don’t forget to SAVE SAVE
4. Now that we know who Pythagoras
was, let’s get down to business. We need
to do research on this theorem we keep
reading about. You need to click on the
picture to transfer you to the research
facility that will help you discover about
the theorem and how it
works. You are
responsible for doing two
activities. The first two to
be exact.
 When you complete the
Applet program you need to hit the
Print Screen button and paste the
picture into your Word document for
both activities. Click on the words
Print Screen to find out where the
button is located on your keyboard.
5. Triples triples, everywhere!!! Gosh what
are they? Click on Pythagoras to
discover some of the triples.
 Copy and paste 10
sets of triples into your
Word document.
 SAVE SAVE AND
SAVE!!!
6. Is there such a thing as a
Pythagorean Triples
calculator? Well, let’s look
it up shall we! See if
Pythagoras has our backs,
click on him and find out.
 You must create three different
sets of Pythagorean Triples using
the calculator. After creating each
one, use the Print Screen button
(See above for instructions using
the Print Screen Button) to copy
what you have done and paste it
into your Word document.
7. Let’s find out a little
more about how this
theorem works. Let
Pythagoras lead the
way!
 You are to watch
the lesson, and play
with the interactive
right triangle. To
finish up this part, you
have to answer the five questions.
When you get your results, Print
Screen, and copy into your Word
document your score.
 SAVE SAVE AND SAVE!!!!
8. Let’s put our knowledge
to the test and help Larry the
Squirrel at least 3 times.
 After the end of each
round, Print Screen and copy into your
Word document!
 SAVE SAVE AND SAVE!!!
9. Have in your many
searches found any
Pythagorean Theorem
cartoons? Find some for
Pythagoras. He needs a
good laugh, who knows, he
might even help you find a
place to search for them. I think he would
appreciate a nice collection of at least 4
cartoons put into your Word document.
 When you do your search,
you might want to click on
images to get what you are
looking for. See below.
10. Last but not least, what are
some every day uses of the
Pythagorean Theorem? List at
least 4. Maybe Pythagoras can
help you again with your task.
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List them in your Word
document.
Our journey with Pythagoras has come to an end!!
Make sure you have saved everything you found in
your Word document.
Print a copy and turn in!!!
Follow Up Activity:
Finally, you and Pythagoras have been around the
web. You should have a nice collection of information
in your Word document. Your task is to make a
PowerPoint presentation that would help a fellow
student learn about Pythagorean Theorem. Be sure to
include the following:
 A title slide with your name included on it.
 A brief history of Pythagoras.
 What the Pythagorean Theorem is.
 How to use the Pythagorean Theorem.
 Practice problems.