Build A Pyramid Using Pythagorean Theorem

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"You get so much with this resource! It’s clearly well-thought-out and packed with useful material. Worth every penny—I’ll definitely be back for more."

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Have your students use the Pythagorean Theorem to build a pyramid. Using tape and drinking straws your students will have to measure and calculate to create right triangles that combine to create a pyramid. Great for a station activity!

When I have done this activity in class it has been a hit! I usually have them work in groups or pairs and it takes about 30 minutes. It's a quick and easy STEM project!

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Build A Pyramid Using Pythagorean Theorem

Name: Build A Pyramid Using Pythagorean Theorem
Brand: Summing Up Secondary
SKU: 3065868
Price: 2.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (21 reviews)

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Grades

7th - 12th

Subjects

Algebra, Applied Math, Geometry

What others say

"You get so much with this resource! It’s clearly well-thought-out and packed with useful material. Worth every penny—I’ll definitely be back for more."

Janita S.

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When I have done this activity in class it has been a hit! I usually have them work in groups or pairs and it takes about 30 minutes. It's a quick and easy STEM project!

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Rated 4.94 out of 5, based on 21 reviews

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Mostly used with 8th grade

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Excellent hands-on activity

Rated 5 out of 5

December 2, 2025

This was an engaging resource where students are required to use the Pythagorean Theorem. They were motivated to measure and cut the straws accurately so their pyramid would connect well. We used colorful straws from the dollar store and they worked well. I hung up the finished products from my classroom ceiling! Lots of fun!!

Sharna R.

56 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 9th

Rated 5 out of 5

April 13, 2025

You get so much with this resource! It’s clearly well-thought-out and packed with useful material. Worth every penny—I’ll definitely be back for more.

Ms S Superstars

(TPT Seller)

682 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 21, 2024

Students were engaged and enjoyed participating in this assignment.

Mallory E.

270 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Rated 5 out of 5

May 9, 2023

This was awesome. My students loved building the pyramids. It was so cool. We enjoyed this so much.

Lenore M.

1,067 reviews

Grades taught: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Rated 5 out of 5

February 17, 2023

I loved this activity! SO did my students. I will definitely do this every year.

Crazy About Middle School Math

(TPT Seller)

579 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

November 6, 2022

Used this with my 8th graders and they loved applying what they had learned to build a pyramid!

Lindsay C.

79 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

May 21, 2021

My students LOVED this activity! We will use this every year from now on! We loved the real life application of Pythagorean Theorem and now will use the pyramids that we have built to find volume of pyramids (also an 8th grade standard.) Thank you!

The Math Blender

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105 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

November 29, 2020

Fun activity!

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666 reviews

Grades taught: 7th