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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Design Process: Creating a Stronger Truss

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting project that explores which geometrical shapes make the strongest bridge truss structures. It is a good introduction to the engineering design process. You'll design three different trusses, and use online...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Islamic Arts and Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the art and literature that were produced during the Islamic Golden Age. A brief look at Islamic calligraphy, mosaics, geometric designs, and the story behind the 1001 Tales of the Arabian Nights.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art Tessellations

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at tessellation artists, including M.C. Escher, Robert Fathauer, and Roger Penrose. This is followed by a discussion of fractals and their similarities and differences to tessellations, and links to lessons and resources on...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Malevich Kasimir

For Students 9th - 10th
This site was created by The Web Museum, about the Russian painter and designer, Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935 CE). Provides information about his life, examples of his work, and a few links to more information.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Online Mathematics Practice (Mock) Tests for Grades 4 Through 5

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A collection of mock math tests, designed for grades 3-5, modeled after portions of standardized tests.
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Mathigon

Mathigon: Euclidean Geometry: Origami and Paper Folding

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on a different way to construct geometric figures without tools, Origami. The goal is to make objects out of one or more sheets of paper, without any additional tools like glue or scissors. You can create incredibly...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Ice Cream Cone

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
You have been hired by the owner of a local ice cream parlor to assist in his company's new venture. The company will soon sell its ice cream cones in the freezer section of local grocery stores. The manufacturing process requires that...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Land Surveying Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This project resulted from of the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher, Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life application in...
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Other

Nazca Figures: Inca Lines. Inca

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and photographs focus on various figures and geometric shapes: Nazca Candleabra, Nazca Whale, Nazca Rose, and Nazca Hummingbird. Includes a chart of all Nazca designs.

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