Curated OER
Calculating Areas for the Caged Animals At Miami Metrozoo
Seventh graders calculate the area of certain cages at the Miami Metrozoo after observing a teacher demonstration.
Curated OER
Calculating the shortest distance between two points
Eighth graders find the length of the third side of a right triangle.
Curated OER
Graphing the Daily Revenue of Miami Seaquarium
Seventh graders compile a table of the revenues of the 8 eateries (a combined total), Main Gate admissions, and the Gift Shop.
Curated OER
Arc of Ball To Make Basket
Young scholars examine the mathematical relationship in scoring a basket. They observe the arc of the ball as it travels to the basket from different points on the floor.
Curated OER
Introduction to Calculus
Twelfth graders discuss attitude necessary to be successful in calculus. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders review famous quotes about success to help them get motivated to learn and be successful in the classroom. This assignment...
Curated OER
Cook Me Up Some Equations
Students study a variety of math concepts in the context of cooking up a meal. In this math lesson, students calculate surface area and volume. They draw and interpret different types of graphs.
Curated OER
Pascal's Patterned Triangle
Fifth graders receive a brief history of Pascal's triangle. As a class the students construct the first few rows of the triangle. The students are then split into groups where they finish a worksheet identifying the total value of each...
Curated OER
Math Trailblazers and Their Modern Day Connections
There are many ways to connect math with topics your children are interested in.
Curated OER
Introduction To Calculus
Students engage in a instructional activity that is about an introduction to the course of calculus. They practice some of the basic concepts and solve some problems applying different principals of calculus. The teacher uses the sample...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Euclid's Geometry: History and Practice
This is a set of four lessons on Euclid's Elements. The lessons include a short history, assignments, essay questions and a quiz.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Biography of Euclid
Biography of Euclid, a Greek Mathematician, also known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
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Other
Euclid and the Elements [Pdf]
A brief biographical sketch of Euclid contained in an extensive discussion of his Elements.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Euclid's Postulates
This site from MathWorld.com provides a listing of the postulates of Euclid and a brief discussion on the validity of the fifth postulate.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Euclid: The Elements
The classic treatise in geometry written by Euclid is presented in English. It is the textbook used for more than 1,000 years in western Europe.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Non Euclidean Geometry
The University of St. Andrews in Scotland provides an excellent site explaining Non-Euclidean geometry.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Euclidean Geometry
Explore the world of Euclidean geometry by understanding euclidean and non-euclidean geometry, the postulates and axioms, and how to apply them while solving problems. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Euclid of Alexandria
Provides information on Euclid's accomplishments as a mathematician.
Clark University
Clark University: Euclid's Elements
A review of the 13 books of Euclid's "Elements" text can be found here. Each of the chapters are broken down into definitions, propositions, and common notations that are used throughout this overview.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: History of Geometry
Different cultures' contributions to Geometry are discussed.
Other
The Mathematical Elements of Euclid
An extensive discussion of the Elements, which contains all the geometrical knowledge available in the Hellenistic period.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Euclidean Geometry: Euclid's Axioms
This lesson focuses on Euclid's Axioms, simple, intuitive statements, that everyone agrees are true. An axiom(or postulate) is a mathematical statement that is regarded as "self-evident" and accepted without proof. A key part of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Euclid's Puzzling Parallel Postulate
Euclid, known as the "Father of Geometry," developed several of modern geometry's most enduring theorems--but what can we make of his mysterious fifth postulate, the parallel postulate? Jeff Dekofsky shows us how mathematical minds have...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Euclidean Geometry: Geometric Construction
This lesson focuses on the history of geometric construction beginning with Euclid's Axioms to the simple tools such as the straight edge and the compass.
