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History of Mathematics Lesson Plans
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Learners research the interrelationship between math and science. In this history of mathematics and technology lesson, students search the Internet to discover the history of several branches of mathematics and make text-to-world connections between the concepts covered in each branch with related scientific fields. Learners complete a T-chart with information obtained from their research.
Students explore the concept of history of mathematics. In this history of mathematics lesson, students research mathematicians and math history. Students write a 3-page report on their findings and make a 5 minute presentation.
Students investigate different ways to multiply. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems involving integers using basic operations. They explore the history of mathematics by differentiating the way they multiply numbers.
Students participate in investigating why the term "magical" is representative of mathematics in general. As the one common language of the world math is magical. To assist students in understanding this magic and to bring multicultural awareness and appreciation to this lesson students research the history of mathematics.
Students investigate important women in Mathematics. In this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students research the accomplishments of women that played an important role in the history of mathematics or women currently involved in mathematics. Students prepare a written and oral report.
Students research a mathematician or math topic of interest to them and create a poster displaying their research. Students also use Inspiration software to help develop their essay.
Students use the Archimedes method to demonstrate scientific principles behind observations.
Third graders use strips of paper to find equivalent fractions. For this equivalent fractions lesson, 3rd graders students fold paper into thirds and shade 2/3 of the paper. Students fold the same paper in six parts and predict how many parts will be shaded. Students repeat again folding the paper into 12 parts. Students record their findings each time. Students use fraction circles to find 1/4. Students complete worksheets.
Tenth graders investigate pi. In this Geometry instructional activity, 10th graders explore the historical development of and analyze properties of pi. Students view a clip for a NUMB3ERS episode where Charlie is shown simulations Buffon’s Needle Problem. Students conduct the Buffon’s Needle Problem experiment and use TI-nspire to analyze and interpret data.
Third graders compare creating fractions from pieces of paper to chips. In this fraction lesson, 3rd graders begin with a fractional part and work back to a whole. Students order fractions from smallest to largest. Students complete a worksheet to find the missing pieces to create a whole.
