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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Teaching Math & Science in Age of Sputnik

For Students 9th - 10th
Why did the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik throw the fields of mathematics and science into tremendous demand in the United States? Find the many ways this revolutionary event impacted children from the 1950s to become the...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, there are several math problems to explore and solve. Look through some solutions by famous mathematicians and expand your thinking about some interesting math concepts. Teachers of elementary grades may want to use this...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Is Math Discovered or Invented?

For Students 9th - 10th
Would mathematics exist if people didn't? Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the world around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself? Jeff Dekofsky traces some famous arguments in this ancient...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Project Ideas: World Records

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity suggests a number of investigative projects, focusing on athletics and swimming, exploring some of the trends between performances in different sports at the same time in history and in the rate of improvement of records...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The History of Zero and Place Value

For Students 9th - 10th
This ask Dr. Math question about the history of zero and place value. Includes a very in-depth answer explaining where zero came from and how it was originally used as a place holder.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: History of Set Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This page, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, traces the history of Set Theory as well as the concept of infinity and the infinite set.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Thales

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Science

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Biography of Euclid

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Euclid, a Greek Mathematician, also known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
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Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Gambling (Math and Probability)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource consists of activities about mathematics and probability. Students learn about the history of gambling and the risk applied to the lotto, instant scratch-offs, roulette, and poker machines.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Greek Number Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive discussion of Greek number systems of the first millennium BC, including acrophonic and alphabetical. Includes examples demonstrating the lack of a truly unified system among the Greek islands.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Albert Girard

For Students 9th - 10th
In trigonometry today, we use the abbreviations sin, cosine and tan. Girard was the first mathematician to use these abbreviations in his work.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Professional Development Workshops and Courses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Annenberg Media offers over 50 workshops and courses for teachers which can be used for graduate credit (through Colorado State University), for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or for enrichment. The courses cover subjects in The...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Egyptian Numerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of early Egyptian number systems, including hieroglyphics and hieratic symbols and how they evolved.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Making Sense of Irrational Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Like many heroes of Greek myths, the philosopher Hippasus was rumored to have been mortally punished by the gods. But what was his crime? Did he murder guests or disrupt a sacred ritual? No, Hippasus's transgression was mathematically...
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Cpu

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to the computer CPU, including CPU ABCs, known CPU bugs, processor history and information, technical support, processor definitions as well as information on math coprocessors, compatible Intel processors, interposer,...
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Other

Ancient Greek Number Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
Credited to the Cornell University Greek Epigraphy Project, the content on this page explains (and illustrates through a chart) the Greek use of Alpha characters for numbers.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Pascal and Fermat Beginnings of Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site describes early applications of probability, the roles of Pascal and Fermat, and the problem of points.
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Other

Euclid and the Elements [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical sketch of Euclid contained in an extensive discussion of his Elements.
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Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Mathematics of Cartography

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...
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PBS

Pbs: Base 60: Babylonian Decimals

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Explore a brief history of mathematics in Mesopotamia through the Babylonian Base 60 number system. This video focuses on how a base 60 system does not use fractions or repeating decimals, some of the advantages of a base 60 system, and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Stay in Shape

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites use...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Navigating by the Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, young scholars will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Can Gaming Help You Score Better in School?

For Students 6th - 8th
There are a variety of educational computer games on the market in the areas of math, history, science, and language, as well as many simpler versions free on the Internet. This exercise asks that you make up a test based on the subject...

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