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Hanover College

Hanover College: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, Fragments and Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive collection of references to Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism, found in the philosophical writings of Plato, Aristotle, and others.
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Other

Thebigview.com: Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Pythagoras and President Garfield

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The activity teaches students about the Pythagorean theorem. The resources consists of a definition, examples, and a student activity that investigates and applies the Pythagorean theorem.
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Texas A&M University

Texas a & M University: The Origins of Greek Mathematics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of Greek mathematics and the major figures and schools of mathematics.
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New York Times

New York Times: Steven Strogatz on the Elements of Math Series the New York Times

For Students 9th - 10th
[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...
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Other

History World: History of Greek Science

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Analogues and Generalization of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the theorems and other findings which are directly related to the fundamental Pythagorean theorem. Be sure to click on the link to information on Pythagorean theorem to find several proofs of the theorem.

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