Pythagorean Theorem Puzzle #1

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I discovered three engaging videos featuring visual demonstrations of the Pythagorean Theorem, which I've chosen to incorporate into my classes. I appreciate these videos because they solely focus on visuals, offering students an immersive experience without relying on audio explanations. Once my pupils grasp how the proofs work, they're required to articulate their understanding through written descriptions or by creating their own video tutorials. To complement these videos, I crafted three puzzles, including this one, which are tailored to challenge and captivate my students' attention. You can find a visual representation of this puzzle on YouTube at https://youtu.be/10rSltql2Vg. The printing process is straightforward - everything is ready for you. To maintain color consistency with the video, I've created separate files for each part. Additionally, I scaled down the puzzle pieces by 3% to ensure they fit neatly within the frame. All three puzzles are based on a standard right triangle measuring 3 cm x 4 cm x 5 cm, allowing for many interchangeable pieces between puzzles. One minor trade-off is that the videos utilize different-sized triangles, resulting in slightly disparate appearances between puzzles.