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Wikipedia: Pythagoras
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras that looks at his life, accomplishments, and his influence on other mathematicians. Includes pictures and links to additional information.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Teorema De Pitagoras
In this unit you can gain some knowledge about the Pythagorean Theorem. You can learn about the famous mathematician, familiarize with the theorem and then use your knowledge to find the area of plane figures.
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Hammerwood: Greek Music and the Greek Gods
This site features an explanation of Greek music in ancient Greek society. Of note is the description of Pythagoras' work which was responsible for establishing much of the theory behind our music.
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Explorable: Ancient Astronomy, Science and the Ancient Greeks
Discusses the influences of other cultures on ancient Greek astronomers, and the advances made by the Greeks. It highlights major astronomers and those who contributed important ideas from the 6th to the 2nd centuries BC, including...
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History World: History of Greek Science
Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Pythagoras of Samos
Provides much information on the life of Pythagoras of Samos.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Astronomy
Looks at the history of Greek astronomy from the 4th century BC on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Science
Looks at the history of Greek science from the 7th century on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
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About Scotland: Pythagoras: Music and Space
A study on Pythagoras and how he used geometry to explain parts of music, including harmony, proportion, and space.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras
Biography of Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, who lived from 569 BC to approximately 475 BC. His theory, known as the Pythagorean Theorem continues to be of interest to mathematicians and has more than 400 different proofs.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Length of a Line Segment (Distance)
Use the coordinate plane and Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of a line segment. Click on the "Topic Index" to find a related practice exercise and teacher resource.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Abu Ali Al Husain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Good article on Ibn Sina (Avicenna), who is known for his scholarly studies and contributions to several academic fields and his written works, which include an autobiography. This article focuses on his influences in the areas of math...
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Thebigview.com: Pythagoras
Easy to read biography of Pythagoras that discusses his life, work, and questions raised by his ideas. Includes some interesting stories about some of his personal beliefs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book: Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learning module that introduces students to the Pythagorean Theorem. Topics include history, applications, and proofs related to this geometry concept.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Pythagorean Theorem
Explains the basic concept of the Pythagorean Theorem with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Pythagoras of Samos (Ca. 560 Ca. 480 Bc)
This site from ScienceWorld provides a short, informative description of many of the contributions of Pythagoras to mathematics. Links exist to some of the contributions as well as to additional information.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
Red Escolar: Mathemata
Learn a little history of Pythagoras of Samos and the relationship between numbers and their divisors.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade students and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem. This has just about everything you need to teach the concept including, video, practice, and Activote assessment. In addition, there are two other...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pythagorean Theorem Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a Pythagorean Quiz. This quiz goes with Pythagorean Theorem Lesson. There is also a flowchart that goes with this lesson.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Looking for Pythagoras Lesson 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this second installment, students are tasked to determine the fastest route between two sets of coordinates on a grid, determine the total number of blocks a land vehicle must travel, and find the...