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Scholastic

Scholastic Internet Field Trip: Calendars & Time Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Study the math and history involved in the development of the 12 month calendar. There are lots of links to informative time and calendar websites to assist you.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Mayan Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
After a historical introduction, this site from the University of St. Andrews provides information about the mathematics of the Maya Civilization and shows just how advanced they were.
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NumberNut

Number Nut: Calendar Origins

For Students 3rd - 8th
History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...