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Curated OER

Visuals Patterns in Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine Pascal's Triangle and attempt construct it on their own.  In this visual patterns instructional activity students explore patterns that exist in Pascal's triangle.
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Curated OER

Fibonacci Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students calculate the Fibonacci sequence of numbers. Through the use of Fibonacci numbers in flowers, leaves, fruits, vegetables, pine cones, and other forms of nature; students explore how Fibonacci numbers occur in nature. Then they...
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Curated OER

I Am Golden

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers become familiar with patterns, the Fibonacci Sequence, and the Golden Ratio. They see how many places these occur. They have practical applications for using the calculator and making charts to extend patterns.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia article on Blaise Pascal (1623-1662 CE) gives an overview of his contributions to math and physics. It also discusses hisabadonment of the two subjects for religion.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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