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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem
Pupils explore the concept of vertex-edge graphs. In this vertex-edge graphs lesson, students try to construct a graph with a given diameter, number of vertices, size, and planarity. Pupils construct various vertex-edge...
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The Hopes of Our Ancestors: The Impact of Immigration on America
Students research the immigration of America. In this American immigration lesson, students complete a unit of activities to learn about American immigration.
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Richard's Dice
Students problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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"I, Robot"
Seventh graders define vocabulary and discuss the characters in a movie. In this solar station instructional activity students explore robots on the Internet.
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Scale Basketball
Students discuss scale diagrams and maps as well as the use of spreadsheets to find the best scale to use in a model before practicing scale and ratio problems on their own.
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Learning about Fibonacci
In this learning about Fibonacci learning exercise, students read about Leonardo Fibonacci and his contribution to mathematics, then study the pattern of Fibonacci numbers, in math and in nature.
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus instructional activity, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this instructional activity.
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Cubes
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders figure out what the smallest integer is that can be written as the total sum of 2 cubes. There is an answer key.
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Difference of Equations
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Number Sequences
Number sequences make for great challenges that stimulate pattern recognition, algebraic reasoning, and number sense. This slide-show includes eleven number sequences for learners to work through, an explanation of what number sequences...
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Exploring Special Lines
Students compare and order numbers. In this geometry lesson plan, students write equations for inequalities. They differentiate and apply concepts of triangular properties to solve problems.
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Disappearing Sand
Students discover what sand looks like, how sand dunes form and what minerals can be found in sand. They also examine how beach erosion occurs. They explore how to stay safe at the beach.
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Exploring Area/Perimeter Through Coordinate Geometry
Students explore area and perimeter through coordinate geometry using student literature, hands-on manipulatives, and the Internet.
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The Discovery of Ohm's Law
Learners study Georg Ohm and how he changed mathematics with his law. In this experimental evidence and stastics lesson students complete an experiment on the characteristics of Ohm's law.
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Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser. Students read the story and find the total number of disguises.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: A Time Line of Mathematicians
From the Greek Period to the 20th Century, the University of St. Andrews provide a time line of famous mathematicians. Time periods are separated into individual time lines.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Mathematicians
A list of mathematicians with brief descriptions of their most important contributions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Great Mathematicians Time Line
A time line of famous mathematicians.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mathematicians Alive on a Given Date
Use this tool from the University of St. Andrews to find famous mathematicians alive on given dates. Just enter the year you are interested in, and you will receive a list of mathematicians and related information about the mathematician...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade middle schoolers and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Female Mathematicians
This University of St. Andrews presents this list of female mathematicians with a description of their contributions to the field.
Agnes Scott College
Agnus Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Use this site to learn about the women behind the math. Lawrence Riddle, professor of mathematics at Agnes Scott College, created this site as a tribute to women who have made accomplishments in the world of mathematics.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: John Napier
Learn about the life of a famous mathematician, John Napier, in this article.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Mihailo Petrovic Alas
An article discussing the life and contributions of a famous mathematician Mihailo Petrovic Alas.