Lesson Plan
University of Houston

University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade students and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: Tracing Math's Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use technology to research and explore mathematicians.
Website
Other

Furman University: Mathematical Quotations Server

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ferman University site allows you to search for quotes by famous mathematicians. A site for peeking the interest of students and incorporating math history into the classroom. Also a good resource for math research projects.
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Texas Hall of Fame [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, they research some of the Texans who became famous, to create...