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University of Connecticut: The Geographer's Craft: Map Projection Overview
An advanced overview of map projections with illustrative graphics. Created by Peter H. Dana, Department of Geography, University of Texas at Austin in 1995.
Math Words
Math words.com: Hyperbola
A definition for what a hyperbola is along with example diagrams of what horizontal and vertical hyperbolas are and gives the standard form equation.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Foci of an Ellipse
The question, "If the major and minor axis of an ellipse are given, how do I find the focus points?" is answered at the Math Forum.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Circles
Various forms of equations of circles are presented at the Math Forum: center-radius form, general form, diameter form, three-point form, and parametric form.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Fresnel, Augustin
This site from ScienceWorld provides a short biographical sketch of Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827 CE) and describes his most notable scientific discoveries and contributions. Links are provided throughout for additional information.
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Ohio History Connection: Miamisburg Mound
This site provides information about the mound built in Miamisburg, Ohio by natives of the Adena culture.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Trumpets and Cornets
Learn more about the trumpet and cornet at this web page. Provided is a brief history of these brass instruments.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Volume Calculator
Use this online calculator to calculate the volume of geometric solids including a capsule, cone, frustum, cube, cylinder, hemisphere, pyramid, rectangular prism, sphere, and spherical cap.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Surface Area Calculator
Online calculator to calculate the surface area of geometric solids including a capsule, cone, frustum, cube, cylinder, hemisphere, pyramid, rectangular prism, sphere, spherical cap, and triangular prism
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Geometric Shapes
This reference lists formulas for geometric shape measurements and offers links to online calculators.
Curated OER
Ar Kive: Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)
Famous for its unicorn-like single tusk, narwhals have inspired legends in many cultures and are still revered across the world. The smooth, white tusk is normally found only on males and is the result of extreme growth of the left...
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Unesco: Iran: Gonbad E Qabus
The 53 m high tomb built in ad 1006 for Qabus Ibn Voshmgir, Ziyarid ruler and literati, near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in north-east Iran, bears testimony to the cultural exchange between Central Asian nomads and the...
Curated OER
Unesco: Italy: The Trulli of Alberobello
The trulli , limestone dwellings found in the southern region of Puglia, are remarkable examples of drywall (mortarless) construction, a prehistoric building technique still in use in this region. The trulli are made of roughly worked...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Glazed Clay Bowl
This glazed clay bowl has a conical body supported on a high base. The bowl is widest at the top and narrows towards the base. Bowls of this sort were used to make yoghurt (zabadi) and were known as "zebdiyya."
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Long Necked Amphora
This reddish amphora was found in the sea at Alexandria. It has a long neck and a conical body. Such vessels were made to contain liquids such as wine.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Amphora With Long Neck
This elongated vessel has a long neck and a conical body with a pointed base. The mouth is narrow, and the amphora is provided with two handles. Amphoras were made to contain liquids such as wine.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Lamp With a Round Body
A lamp with a round body and a conical base that diminishes in size to the point at which it is attached to the body. The body is decorated with three ornamental shapes that are attached by means of rivets. The shapes are those of frogs,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Mound at Marathon
Near the southern extremity of the plain of Marathon rises a conical mound, 30 feet high. it covers the remains of the 192 Greeks who fell in the battle. Excavations undertaken in 1890-1891 disclosed ashes, human bones and fragments of...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Blaise Pascal
Excellent discussion of the life and work of this great scientist and mathematician. Describes his range of interests and notes his many contributions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Parabola Given Three Points
This site gives a student a hint of how to determine the equation of a parabola when given three points on the parabola. The Dr. only hints at the solution, encouraging thinking on behalf of the student.
Math Aids
Math Aids: Algebra 2 Worksheets
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to Algebra 2. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
City University of New York
Choosing a Map Projection: In Search of a Good Map Projection
College-level geography tipsheet for developing an appropriate map projection.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Asymptote
This site from MathWorld provides a picture, or diagram of the asymptotes along with a very brief, one sentence definition. Links are provided for related subjects, along with a short bibliography.
Curated OER
Math World: Hyperbola
This site contains a vast amount of information relating to the hyperbola, including the definition of a hyperbola, equations in various systems, including polar, and many important characteristics of hyperbolas. Site also provides many...
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