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Mathematicians and Scientists Treasure Hunt

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Students match a fact with a mathematician or scientist using the Internet. They read about a mathematician or scientist that happens to be female or a person of color.

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scientists, history of math

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mathematician, scientist, math
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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