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Mathpages.com: History of Mathematics
Find the information you need about math history, from Archimedes to Fermat. A great resource for studying the foundations of today's world of mathematics.
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Ganoksin.com: Specific Gravity of Gemstones
Specific gravity is defined and explained. Practice problems are given and solved. Illustrations included as well.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics
Learn more about fluid mechanics and dynamics concepts through these animations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Scuba Training
[Free Registration/Login Required] A simulation to help you understand how a diver floats! Learn the principles of buoyancy and its relationship to the pressure gradient in a liquid in a gravitational field.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Much Sugar Is Really in That Soda?
In this science fair project, use a precision hydrometer to measure the amount of sugar in soda. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Up, Up, and Away in Your Own Hot Air Balloon!
In this science fair project, students will make hot-air balloons using a toaster and dry-cleaning bags, and see how the size of the balloon affects its flight. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Physics of Fluid Mechanics
Five lessons about the study of fluid mechanics. The unit concludes with students applying what they have learned to determine the stability of individual above-ground storage tanks given specific storm conditions so they can analyze...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Above Ground Storage Tanks in the Houston Ship Channel
Students are provided with an introduction to above-ground storage tanks, which sets the stage for the real-world engineering challenge presented in the associated activity- to design new and improved storage tanks that can survive storm...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: A History of the Calculus
A site detailing the history of calculus. Many links to informative pages on historical figures. Also links to birthplace maps.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Pi Day
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 in honor of the never-ending value of pi (3.1415926) The renowned museum, Exploratorium, presents a history of Pi and offers links to Pi-related activities.
New York Times
New York Times: Steven Strogatz on the Elements of Math Series the New York Times
[Free Registration/Login Required] On this site, Cornell University mathematics professor, Steven Strogatz, shares his 15-part series of columns on the elements of math. He investigates topics ranging from negative numbers to subtraction...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Fluid Statics: Conceptual Questions
This is a list of 39 questions covering the concepts presented in Chapter 11: Fluid Statics from the AP Physics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Fluid Statics: Problems and Exercises
This is a list of 83 problems/exercises to solve based on the content in Chapter ll: Fluid Statics from the AP Physics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Fluid Statics: Glossary
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in Chapter 11: Fluid Statics from the AP Physics online text.
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Ellipse
This site provides wonderful information on the ellipse. The information is a little in-depth, links are provided for additional information. Includes pictures, charts, descriptions and properties.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Simple Machine: History and Application of Screws
Explains what a screw is, its history, the formula for calculating its mechanical advantage, the many types of screws in use, and some applications of screws today.
Agnes Scott College
Alphabetical Index of Women Mathematicians
Read the biographies of dozens of women mathematicians who were important in the 1700's, 1800's, and 1900's.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Buoyancy: Calculating the Maximum Load of a Ship
Students will use critical thinking skills to predict the maximum mass that a ship can hold without sinking. Students will then test their prediction by sailing their loaded ship.
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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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Fluid Statics: Summary
This page provides a summary of each section of Chapter 11: Fluid Statics from the AP Physics online text.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Buoyancy, Density, and Fluid Principles: Make Mini Submarine
For this lab, students will use the scientific method to design an experiment that explains how/why a submarine floats and sinks.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Buoyancy Force
This site provides a brief description and explanation of the buoyancy force. Content includes two formulas.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Arbelos
Math World offers a detailed discussion on Arbelos and the discoveries regarding this "shoemaker's knife." The site is very detailed and some parts of the discussion may be difficult for high school students to understand.
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Natural Science: Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
A collection of engaging quotations by scientists, inventors, writers, and statesmen about science and invention. With entries from modern-day scientists, such as Francis Crick, and from notable ancients, such as Archimedes.
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