4.+History+-+Presentation

= Multimedia Project: Presentation Component  =

**Description: **

For this part of the project, you are expected to research the Greek mathematician Pythagoras. Your research should focus on a minimum of the following areas:

· History of Pythagoras: //Who was he? What other contributions did he make to mathematics and science during his lifetime?//

· History of the Pythagorean Theorem: //Where did it come from? Why was it developed?//

· A proof of the theorem: //There are many out there, pick one that you are comfortable presenting.//

**Audience: **

Your presentation should have a persuasive tone. It will be directed towards a board of mathematicians (//the rest of the class//) that you (//Pythagoras and his followers//) are trying to gain acceptance of the theorem from. In other words, your group will be acting as if you are Pythagoras and his followers, presenting your findings to other mathematicians. You can use your research to do this in the following ways:

· Begin by introducing your group · Explain what you have done that makes you a credible mathematician worth listening to. · Discuss what lead you to your discovery of the Pythagorean Theorem. · Show your proof to the board of mathematicians · Create your own applied Pythagorean Theorem problem. Please be creative and original. Use two or more technology tools. (e.g. video camera, video clip, scanner, audio, screen capture, or any tools of your choice. You will present your problem to the class.

** Requirements: **

The rubric below shows how your presentation will be graded. Please make sure you have all the necessary components prior to the date you are presenting your project.