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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Hypatia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about Hypatia when you check out this resource. This site features a picture and a brief synopsis of this famous scientist.
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Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the ancient Egyptian numbering system. Use the "converter" to the right to translate modern-day numbers to Egyptian hieroglyphs, or scroll to the bottom of the page to continue the journey and learn about...
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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...
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Discovering Egypt

Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Red Escolar: Un Problema De Caballos

For Students 6th - 8th
In Spanish. In chess there are many mathematical problems related to the way the pieces move on the board. Chess is more than just a game. By playing chess students can develop their problem solving skills. Several chess activities are...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Galileo

For Students 3rd - 8th
"First to use a telescope to overserve the starts and planets," Galileo Galilei secretly published his work, which contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings. Use this site to learn about how Galileo's independence and courage made him...